The Southwest Monsoon is picking up pace, spreading across more parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Karnataka including Bengaluru, and much of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and the Northeast. According to the India Meteorological Department, conditions are now ideal for the monsoon to cover more regions in the coming days. Meanwhile, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is set to lash the west coast—including Kerala, coastal Karnataka, Goa, and Mumbai, over the next week, bringing much-needed relief and a wet start to the season. Here are the Details
Monsoon Advancement So Far
The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into major parts of the Arabian Sea, Maharashtra (including Mumbai), Karnataka (including Bengaluru), Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and the Northeastern states. The Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) now passes through key cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Sholapur, Mahbubnagar, and Agartala.
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State/Region |
Monsoon Status (as of May 26) |
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Maharashtra (incl. Mumbai) |
Monsoon advanced |
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Karnataka (incl. Bengaluru) |
Monsoon advanced |
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Tamil Nadu |
Monsoon fully covered |
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Telangana & Andhra Pradesh |
Partial advancement |
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Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur |
Monsoon fully covered |
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Assam & Meghalaya |
Monsoon reached partially |
Conditions remain favourable for further advancement over the next 3 days into the remaining parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and more Northeastern states.
Heavy Rainfall Forecast Along the West Coast
Kerala, coastal Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra will experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from May 27 through early June. Mumbai and the ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra are especially likely to witness intense downpours.
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Region |
Rainfall Forecast (May 27–June 1) |
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Kerala & Mahe |
Extremely heavy rainfall on May 27 |
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Coastal Karnataka |
Heavy to very heavy rain till June 1 |
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Mumbai, Konkan Coast |
Extremely heavy rainfall May 27 |
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Ghat areas of TN & MH |
Heavy rain on May 27 |
South Peninsular India: Wet Week Ahead
The IMD predicts widespread moderate rain with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40–50 kmph) across southern states. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is likely in Kerala and Karnataka.
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Southern States |
Rainfall Activity |
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Kerala & Mahe |
Heavy to extremely heavy rain (May 27) |
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South Interior Karnataka |
Very heavy rainfall till June 1 |
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Coastal Andhra Pradesh |
Thunderstorms & heavy rain till May 29 |
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Heavy rain May 27, continuing into next week |
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Rayalaseema & Telangana |
Scattered rainfall with thunderstorms |
West India: Rain for Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa
Heavy showers are set to drench large parts of west India including Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Gujarat. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected over Konkan and ghats of Madhya Maharashtra.
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Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
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Konkan & Goa |
Very heavy to extremely heavy rain (May 27–30) |
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Marathwada |
Heavy rainfall May 27–28 |
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Gujarat Region |
Heavy rainfall with squalls (May 27–29) |
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Madhya Maharashtra |
Isolated heavy to very heavy rain |
Northeast India: Persistent Rain Through the Week
Rain is forecast to continue across all northeastern states with occasional heavy to very heavy spells. The IMD warns of flooding in low-lying areas of Tripura, Mizoram, and Meghalaya.
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State |
Rainfall Activity (May 27–June 1) |
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Assam & Meghalaya |
Very heavy rain May 29–June 1 |
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Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram |
Very heavy rain May 28–June 1 |
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Arunachal Pradesh |
Isolated heavy showers daily |
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Tripura |
Widespread rain with thunderstorms |
East & Central India: Showers and Squalls Ahead
Eastern and central states will experience scattered to widespread rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds. A low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal may enhance rainfall in these regions.
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Region |
Rainfall Activity |
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Chhattisgarh & Vidarbha |
Heavy rain May 27–30 |
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Odisha & Jharkhand |
Moderate to heavy rain throughout the week |
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Heavy rain May 27, 30–31 |
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West Bengal & Sikkim |
Very heavy rain May 29–31 |
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Very heavy rain on May 27 |
Northwest India: Relief from Heat, Thunderstorms Likely
Western disturbances and cyclonic circulations will bring thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall across Northwest India. Isolated hailstorms are also forecast.
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Region |
Forecast (May 27–June 1) |
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Himachal Pradesh |
Hailstorm & heavy rain May 27, 28, 30, 31 |
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Uttarakhand |
Heavy rain May 28–30 |
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Jammu & Kashmir |
Scattered showers and thunderstorms |
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Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana |
Thunderstorms and squalls expected |
Temperature Trends and Heatwave Update
The IMD predicts a noticeable dip in temperatures across northwest India, with a gradual rise in the latter part of the week. Most regions will see no major change.
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Region |
Temperature Outlook |
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Northwest India |
Fall by 4–6°C initially, then rise by 3–4°C |
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Central India |
Stable for 2 days, then rise by 2–3°C |
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Other Regions |
No significant temperature change |
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Heatwave Alerts |
Period |
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West Rajasthan |
Heatwave in isolated areas (May 27–28) |
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Delhi/NCR Forecast: Rain, Thunder and Lower Temperatures
Delhi is likely to get light rain with thunderstorms over the next four days. The capital will enjoy relatively cooler weather, with maximum temperatures staying below normal.
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Date |
Weather |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Wind Conditions |
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May 27 |
Thundery development |
36–38 |
26–28 |
Southeast winds up to 20 kmph |
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May 28 |
Thundery development |
37–39 |
26–28 |
NW winds turning NE |
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May 29 |
Thundery development |
38–40 |
26–28 |
NE to NW winds up to 20 kmph |
With monsoon currents actively pushing inland and various weather systems, including cyclonic circulations and troughs at different levels, the country is poised for an active phase of rainfall. Farmers are advised to monitor weather updates and plan sowing operations accordingly.
Urban residents, especially in low-lying areas of Mumbai, Kerala, and the Northeast, should prepare for potential waterlogging. Stay tuned for daily weather updates from the IMD for region-wise alerts and advisories.
