Weather Update: Heavy Rain Likely in Kerala, Northeast, Maharashtra, Goa; Heatwave Continue in Rajasthan, Northwest

According to the latest bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a combination of weather systems, including a weakening depression, upper air cyclonic circulations, and western disturbances, is expected to affect weather conditions across the country. These systems are bringing a diverse weather patterns, ranging from heavy rainfall in the Northeast to dust storms in Rajasthan and thunderstorms in Delhi/NCR. Here are the details:

Deep Depression Over Bay of Bengal Weakens, Shifts Northwards

A deep depression that formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal has now weakened into a depression and moved north-northeastward into Bangladesh. It is expected to turn into a well-marked low-pressure area within 12 hours, reducing its overall intensity.

This weakening will ease direct pressures from the system, but its remnants will continue to fuel rainfall in Eastern and Northeastern India.

Northeast India: Heavy to Extremely Heavy Rainfall Alert

The Northeast is expected to receive widespread rainfall over the next 7 days, with isolated very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over several states like Meghalaya, Assam, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh. On 31th May, exceptionally heavy rainfall (>30 cm) is forecast over Meghalaya.

These intense rains can lead to localized flooding, landslides, and transport disruptions in hilly regions.

South India: Monsoon-like Conditions with Thunderstorms

Southern Peninsular India is set to experience widespread thunderstorms and gusty winds ranging from 40-50 kmph, especially in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.

Thunderstorms may cause waterlogging, tree fall, and flight delays in major urban centres.

Northwest India: Thundersqualls and Dust Storms

Regions in Northwest India, especially Delhi, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan, are bracing for scattered to fairly widespread rainfall, accompanied by thundersqualls and gusty winds reaching 70 kmph. Dust storms are likely in West Rajasthan.

These conditions pose a threat to standing crops, aviation, and infrastructure due to strong winds.

East & Central India: Lightning, Squalls, and Moderate Rainfall

Weather conditions across Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh remain volatile with thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls gusting up to 70 kmph.

Residents should be cautious of lightning strikes and sudden squalls during outdoor activities.

West India: Showers Over Konkan, Goa, and Gujarat

The Konkan coast, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat will experience light to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy showers over Goa and coastal Maharashtra.

This may provide slight relief from the ongoing heat and dry conditions in these areas.

Delhi/NCR Weather: Thunderstorms, Wind Gusts, and Moderate Rain

Delhi and surrounding areas will experience partly to generally cloudy skies with thunderstorms, gusty winds, and light to moderate rain from 31th May to 2nd June. The IMD warns of winds reaching up to 60 kmph during thunderstorms.

The IMD predicts temperature changes in the coming days, with a 2–3°C drop in Northwest India, a 3–5°C rise in East India over four days, and a 2–4°C increase in Central India over two days. No major changes are expected elsewhere. Rising temperatures may lead to heatwave concerns in early June.

While the ongoing rainfall will bring relief from the heat in many parts of the country, extreme weather events like thundersqualls, heavy downpours, and dust storms may pose risks in some areas. Residents are advised to stay indoors during thunderstorms, avoid unnecessary travel in rain-affected zones, and keep a close watch on IMD alerts. As India gradually moves into the monsoon onset phase, dynamic and shifting weather conditions are expected to continue. Stay safe and stay prepared.