The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a detailed weather forecast highlighting multiple weather systems impacting various regions across the country. From thunderstorms to rainfall, the coming days will witness a variety of weather conditions, including heatwaves, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds. Here are the details
Weather Systems and Their Impact
Multiple weather systems are currently active, bringing varying weather conditions across the country. These include cyclonic circulations, troughs, and disturbances that are expected to influence rainfall patterns and temperatures.
|
Weather System |
Description |
Affected Areas |
|
Western Disturbance |
Cyclonic circulation over South Punjab, North Rajasthan, and West Haryana |
North India, especially Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand |
|
Upper Air Cyclonic Circulation |
Over Southwest Rajasthan and Northeast Rajasthan |
East and Central India, including Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha |
|
Trough in Lower Troposphere |
Connecting Punjab to Kerala |
South India, especially Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh |
|
Cyclonic Circulation over Bangladesh |
Upper and lower troposphere circulation |
Northeast India, including Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh |
Weather Forecast for East and Central India
The region is expected to experience scattered to fairly widespread rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. The strongest winds will reach up to 60 km/h in some areas, while hailstorms are likely in Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
|
Date |
Weather |
Affected Areas |
Wind Speed |
Additional Notes |
|
03rd May |
Scattered moderate rainfall |
West Bengal, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh |
40-50 km/h gusting to 60 km/h |
Heavy rainfall likely in Odisha |
|
04th May |
Light to moderate rainfall |
Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar |
40-50 km/h gusting to 60 km/h |
Hailstorm in Odisha |
|
05th May |
Light rainfall with thunderstorm |
Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha |
40-50 km/h gusting to 60 km/h |
Strong winds and possible hailstorm |
Weather Forecast for Northwest India
Scattered rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are expected across this region, with hailstorms likely over Himachal Pradesh. Dust storms are also possible in Rajasthan during the forecast period.
Weather in Northwest India
|
Date |
Weather |
Affected Areas |
Wind Speed |
Additional Notes |
|
03rd May |
Light to moderate rainfall |
Punjab, Haryana, Delhi |
40-50 km/h gusting to 60 km/h |
Thundersquall in Uttarakhand |
|
04th May |
Light rainfall with thunderstorm |
Delhi, Rajasthan |
40-60 km/h gusting to 70 km/h |
Duststorm likely in Rajasthan |
|
05th May |
Light to moderate rainfall |
Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana |
40-50 km/h gusting to 60 km/h |
Strong winds and lightning |
|
06th May |
Light rainfall |
Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh |
40-50 km/h gusting to 60 km/h |
Weather Forecast for South Peninsular India
This region will see light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Strong winds and potential hailstorms are likely, especially over Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
|
Date |
Weather |
Affected Areas |
Wind Speed |
Additional Notes |
|
03rd May |
Moderate rainfall |
Kerala, Andhra Pradesh |
30-40 km/h gusting to 50 km/h |
Hailstorm in North Interior Karnataka |
|
04th May |
Light rainfall |
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Coastal Andhra Pradesh |
30-40 km/h gusting to 50 km/h |
|
|
05th May |
Moderate rainfall |
South Interior Karnataka |
30-40 km/h |
Strong winds with possible hailstorm |
|
06th May |
Moderate rainfall |
South Interior Karnataka, Kerala |
30-50 km/h |
Heavy rainfall in some areas |
Weather Forecast in Northeast India
The Northeast region is expected to experience fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected over Assam and Meghalaya.
|
Date |
Weather |
Affected Areas |
Wind Speed |
|
03rd May |
Light to moderate rainfall |
Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland |
30-40 km/h |
|
04th May |
Moderate rainfall |
Meghalaya, Assam |
30-40 km/h |
|
05th May |
Heavy rainfall likely |
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh |
30-40 km/h |
|
06th May |
Light to moderate rainfall |
Nagaland, Manipur |
30-40 km/h |
Temperature Forecast
The temperature across several parts of India is expected to fluctuate. In general, Northwest India will see a slight dip in temperatures, while other regions are likely to experience no significant changes. Heatwave conditions continue in some areas, including parts of South India.
|
Region |
Temperature Change (Next 24 Hours) |
Notes |
|
Northwest India |
Fall by 2-4°C |
Temperature will rise by 2-3°C later |
|
Central & West India |
No significant change |
A slight dip expected in coming days |
|
South Peninsular India |
No significant change for 2 days |
Rise by 2-4°C later |
Weather Forecast for Delhi/NCR
Delhi/NCR is set to witness cloudy skies, light rain, and thunderstorms with gusty winds between May 3nd and 5th, 2025, as temperatures remain below normal and winds pick up speed across the region.
|
Date |
Weather |
Thunderstorm/Lightning |
Temperature |
Wind Conditions |
|
May 3, 2025 |
Generally cloudy with light rain |
Thunderstorm with strong winds (20-30 kmph, gusting up to 40 kmph) |
Max: 33°C-35°C, Min: 20°C-22°C (Max: 6-8°C below normal, Min: 5-7°C above normal) |
Winds from southeast, increasing to 10-14 kmph in the afternoon, then less than 20 kmph at night |
|
May 4, 2025 |
Generally cloudy with light rain |
Thunderstorm and lightning with strong winds (30-40 kmph) |
Max: 34°C-36°C, Min: 22°C-24°C (Max: 2-4°C below normal, Min: 3-5°C above normal) |
Winds from southeast at 20-25 kmph in the morning, decreasing to 10-15 kmph in the afternoon, picking up at night |
|
May 5, 2025 |
Generally cloudy with very light to light rain |
Thunderstorm and lightning with strong winds (20-30 kmph, gusting up to 40 kmph) |
Max: 33°C-35°C, Min: 22°C-24°C (Max: 4-5°C below normal, Min: 3-5°C above normal) |
Winds from southeast at less than 22 kmph, increasing to less than 20 kmph at night |
The IMD has advised residents to exercise caution, especially in areas likely to experience thunderstorms, hailstorms, and gusty winds. The shifts in temperature, along with the ongoing heatwave, emphasize the importance of being prepared and taking necessary precautions. Please stay updated with local weather forecasts for the latest information.
