The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for changing weather conditions across the country from May 9 to May 14. Several regions are expected to witness thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and even duststorms, while eastern and central parts may face heatwave conditions.
Delhi-NCR and many states including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Odisha will experience varied weather patterns, including light to moderate rainfall. Here's a detailed region-wise forecast with alerts and temperature trends for the coming days.
Northwest India: Showers, Thunderstorms and Duststorms Ahead
Under the influence of a western disturbance and cyclonic circulations, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall is expected over Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand till May 11.
States like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan will witness isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds (40–50 kmph). West Rajasthan could see duststorms on May 9 and 10.
|
State/Region |
Weather |
Wind Speed |
Special Warning |
|
J&K, HP, Uttarakhand |
Rain, thunderstorms |
40–60 kmph gusts |
Lightning risk |
|
Punjab, Haryana, Delhi |
Scattered rain, thunderstorms |
40–50 kmph gusts |
|
|
West Rajasthan |
Dry with possible duststorms |
30–40 kmph |
Duststorm warning (9–10 May) |
West India: Stormy Weather on the Coastline
West India, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa, is forecast to receive isolated to scattered light/moderate rainfall with gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph. Thundersqualls with winds up to 70 kmph may strike coastal areas like Konkan & Goa and parts of Maharashtra.
|
Region |
Weather |
Wind Speed |
|
Gujarat, Konkan, Goa |
Thunderstorms, gusty winds, rainfall |
Up to 70 kmph gusts |
|
Marathwada |
Rain with thunderstorms |
50–60 kmph gusts |
Central and East India: Strong Winds and Thundersqualls Expected
From May 9 to 12, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh will experience light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and winds up to 60 kmph.
West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand will also receive rainfall on selected days. A thundersquall alert has been issued for Chhattisgarh and West Madhya Pradesh.
|
Region |
Weather |
Wind Speed |
Rainfall Dates |
|
MP, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh |
Thunderstorms, heavy winds, rain |
Up to 70 kmph gusts |
9–12 May |
|
Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha |
Scattered showers, local storms |
30–50 kmph gusts |
9 May |
|
WB & Sikkim |
Showers, heavy rainfall on 11–12 May |
30–40 kmph gusts |
10–12 May |
South India: Thunderstorms and Strong Winds Across States
The IMD forecasts thunderstorms and light/moderate rainfall for Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu through May 12. Winds are expected to gust up to 50 kmph, particularly on May 9.
|
Region |
Weather |
Wind Speed |
Rainfall Days |
|
Telangana, AP, Karnataka |
Thunderstorms, gusty winds, rainfall |
30–50 kmph gusts |
9–12 May |
|
Tamil Nadu, Kerala |
Rainfall, lightning |
30–40 kmph |
9 May |
Northeast India: Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms Likely
Northeast India will witness widespread rainfall and thunderstorms for the next 5 days. Very heavy rain is expected over Assam and Meghalaya on May 11 and 12, while Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram may also experience isolated heavy rainfall.
|
State |
Weather |
Heavy Rain Warning |
Wind Speed |
|
Assam, Meghalaya |
Widespread rainfall, thunderstorms |
Very heavy rain 11–12 May |
30–50 kmph gusts |
|
Arunachal, Mizoram |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
Mizoram on 12 May |
30–40 kmph gusts |
Heat Wave and Temperature Forecast
Temperatures are expected to gradually rise by 3–5°C in several parts of India, especially in the east and northwest. Heatwave warnings are in effect for Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand from May 10 to 14.
|
Region |
Temperature Trend |
Heatwave Warning Dates |
|
East India |
Rise by 3–4°C until May 11 |
Odisha (10–14), WB (10–13) |
|
Northwest India |
Rise by 3–5°C through the week |
Bihar (11–13), Jharkhand (11–14) |
|
Central/West India |
Rise by 2–5°C after May 9 |
No significant wave forecast |
Additionally, hot and humid weather is likely to affect Odisha, West Bengal, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Karaikal on May 9.
Delhi/NCR Forecast: Mild Rain and Cooler Temperatures
Delhi will witness partly to generally cloudy skies, light rainfall, and thunderstorms during evening/night hours for the next four days. Wind speeds may temporarily surge up to 50 kmph, providing some respite from the heat. The maximum temperature will remain below normal during this period.
|
Date |
Sky Conditions |
Rainfall & Winds |
Max/Min Temp (°C) |
|
9 May |
Generally cloudy |
Light rain, wind up to 40 kmph, thunderstorm likely |
34–36 / 25–27 |
|
10 May |
Partly cloudy |
Very light rain, wind gusts up to 30 kmph |
35–37 / 26–28 |
|
11 May |
Partly cloudy |
Light rain, gusts up to 35 kmph |
36–38 / 26–28 |
The upcoming days will bring dynamic and diverse weather conditions across India, from heavy rains in the Northeast to dust storms in Rajasthan, and heatwaves in the eastern states. Residents are advised to stay updated with local forecasts, take precautions against lightning and thunderstorms, and avoid heat exposure during peak daytime hours.
