According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several weather systems are currently active across the country, affecting conditions from the Himalayan region to the southern coast. The forecast for the coming days predicts thunderstorms, strong winds, rainfall, hailstorms, and a gradual increase in temperatures, particularly in East and Northwest India. Let’s take a closer look at the regional forecasts and warnings.
Weather Systems in Action
Multiple atmospheric disturbances are currently influencing India’s weather, including:
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Cyclonic circulations over West Madhya Pradesh, Northwest Madhya Pradesh, Northeast Assam, and Southeast Bay of Bengal.
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East-west and north-south troughs extending from Rajasthan to Jharkhand and Telangana to the Gulf of Mannar.
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A new Western Disturbance is set to affect the Western Himalayan Region from 9th May.
These systems are expected to bring diverse weather patterns across India.
Northwest India: Rain, Storms, and Hail Alert
From 8th to 11th May, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–60 kmph) is expected across the northern states.
|
Date |
Region |
Weather Events |
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8 May |
Uttarakhand |
Hailstorm, Heavy Rain |
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8–11 May |
Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan |
Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds |
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8–11 May |
West Rajasthan |
Dust Storms |
West India: Torrential Rain, Extremely Heavy Showers in Gujarat
Western India will witness intense rainfall activity during this period, especially on 8th May.
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Date |
Region |
Weather Events |
|
8 May |
Gujarat (Saurashtra & Kutch) |
Extremely Heavy Rain |
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8 May |
Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra |
Hailstorm, Thundersqualls |
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8–11 May |
Konkan, Goa, Gujarat |
Thunderstorm, Rainfall, Winds (up to 60 kmph) |
East and Central India: Hailstorms, Strong Winds and Rain
States in Central and Eastern India will continue to receive widespread rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds.
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Date |
Region |
Weather Events |
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8 May |
West Madhya Pradesh |
Heavy Rain, Hailstorm |
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8–10 May |
East MP, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh |
Thunderstorms, Thundersqualls |
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11 May |
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Nicobar |
Heavy Rain |
South Peninsular India: Isolated Showers and Thunderstorms
Southern India is likely to experience scattered light to moderate rainfall, with thunderstorms and gusty winds.
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Date |
Region |
Weather Events |
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8–9 May |
Tamil Nadu, Kerala |
Thunderstorm, Gusty Winds |
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8–11 May |
Telangana, Andhra Pradesh |
Isolated Rain and Thunderstorms |
Northeast India: Widespread Rainfall and Storms
The northeastern states will continue to experience widespread rainfall and thunderstorms, with gusty winds up to 50 kmph.
|
Date |
Region |
Weather Events |
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9–11 May |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Heavy Rain |
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10–11 May |
Assam, Meghalaya |
Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorm |
Heatwave and Hot & Humid Weather Alerts
While several parts of India face rain, Eastern India and parts of the southern peninsula are bracing for heatwave and humid weather.
Heatwave Warnings:
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Gangetic West Bengal: 8th–13th May
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Odisha: 9th–13th May
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Bihar & Jharkhand: 10th–13th May
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Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim: 10th–11th May
Hot & Humid Conditions:
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry & Odisha on 8th May
Temperatures Forecast
IMD predicts a gradual rise in maximum temperatures across several regions:
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Northwest India: Increase by 3–5°C over the next 7 days.
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East India: Rise by 3–5°C in the next 3 days, then stabilise.
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Central & West India: No major change for now, followed by a 2–3°C rise after 3 days.
Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast
Delhi-NCR will witness cloudy skies, light rain, thunderstorms, and below-normal maximum temperatures during this period.
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Rain |
Max Temp (°C) |
Winds |
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8 May |
Cloudy by evening |
Very light rain with thunderstorm |
36–38 |
Gusts up to 50 kmph |
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9 May |
Generally cloudy |
Light rain with strong winds |
34–36 |
Gusts up to 50 kmph |
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10 May |
Partly cloudy |
Very light rain |
35–37 |
Gusts up to 30 kmph |
Residents across affected regions are advised to stay indoors during thunderstorms, avoid sheltering under trees, and secure loose objects. In heatwave-prone areas, stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, and check on vulnerable individuals. Farmers should take precautions to protect standing crops from hail and gusty winds. Keep monitoring IMD updates and local advisories for timely information and safety.
