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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Climate
- India Gazette
Southwest Monsoon advances over Bihar, Eastern UP; torrential rains expected in several states
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into most parts of Bihar and some more regions of eastern Uttar Pradesh as of June 19, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to the weather department, the deepening monsoon activity is set to bring very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to isolated places across Gujarat, north Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Odisha on Wednesday, with Jharkhand bracing for similar weather on both June 19 and 20. In East and Central India, extremely heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Jharkhand on June 19. In West India, extremely heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Konkan, ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat Region on June 19. In Northeast India, light to moderate rainfall at most places accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning and isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall will likely continue over Northeast India during next 7 days. In Northwest India, isolated heavy rainfall likely over Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan during June 19-25, JammuKashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad on June 22-25th, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab during June 21-25, Haryana, Chandigarh during June 20-25 with very heavy rainfall on West Uttar Pradesh on June 19, East Uttar Pradesh on June 20-21, East Rajasthan on June 19-23, Uttarakhand on June 22, Himachal Pradesh on June 22-25. In South Peninsular India, IMD forecast isolated heavy rainfall likely over Kerala and Mahe on June 19 and during 22-25, Coastal Karnataka on June 19 and during June 21-25. Hot and humid conditions are very likely in isolated pockets of Tamil Nadu, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Rayalaseema during June 19-21. Earlier on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) of Bhubaneswar reported heavy rainfall across Odisha, with eight to nine places recording significant downpours in the last 24 hours. Manorama Mohanty, Director of IMD Bhubaneswar, stated that a well-marked low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and its neighbourhood, persisting as of 8.30 hours IST on June 18, is likely to bring substantial rainfall to the state over the next two to three days. 'Heavy rainfall has occurred at eight to nine places in Odisha in the last 24 hours. A low-pressure area is formed over Gangetic West Bengal, which may cause the state to receive good rainfall in the next two to three days. Light to moderate rainfall may occur in most parts of the state in the next 24 hours. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Jharsuguda and Sambalpur on the 19th,' Mohanty said. (ANI)
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Monsoon to advance further in three days: IMD
Bhubaneswar: IMD on Friday said conditions are favourable for the advancement of the southwest monsoon over the state during the next three days. "Monsoon is likely to cover some parts of Odisha during the next three days due to favourable conditions," said Manorama Mohanty, head of the regional IMD centre here. Monsoon, which hit Odisha on May 28, two weeks in advance compared to its normal arrival date, slowed down soon after it covered only parts of some selected southern districts. Mohanty said many places in the state are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall during the next two days — Saturday and Sunday — under the influence of a trough line. "Thereafter, most places in the state are likely to experience rainfall in the subsequent two to three days, with heavy rain chances at isolated places in some districts," she said. "Besides, a warning of thunderstorm activities accompanied by lightning and gusty surface wind will also continue in several districts during the coming four to five days," Mohanty added. An IMD bulletin said there will be no change in day temperature during the next two days. Thereafter, the mercury will see a drop of 2-4 degrees Celsius. The bulletin said many places in the state received light to moderate rain in the last 24 hours. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Raruana in Mayurbhanj district recorded the highest 32.2 mm of rain during the period. Similarly, Keonjhar recorded a major 13.8 mm of rainfall during the day, the IMD rainfall report said. The city received 1.9 mm of rain. Bhubaneswar: IMD on Friday said conditions are favourable for the advancement of the southwest monsoon over the state during the next three days. "Monsoon is likely to cover some parts of Odisha during the next three days due to favourable conditions," said Manorama Mohanty, head of the regional IMD centre here. Monsoon, which hit Odisha on May 28, two weeks in advance compared to its normal arrival date, slowed down soon after it covered only parts of some selected southern districts. Mohanty said many places in the state are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall during the next two days — Saturday and Sunday — under the influence of a trough line. "Thereafter, most places in the state are likely to experience rainfall in the subsequent two to three days, with heavy rain chances at isolated places in some districts," she said. "Besides, a warning of thunderstorm activities accompanied by lightning and gusty surface wind will also continue in several districts during the coming four to five days," Mohanty added. An IMD bulletin said there will be no change in day temperature during the next two days. Thereafter, the mercury will see a drop of 2-4 degrees Celsius. The bulletin said many places in the state received light to moderate rain in the last 24 hours. Raruana in Mayurbhanj district recorded the highest 32.2 mm of rain during the period. Similarly, Keonjhar recorded a major 13.8 mm of rainfall during the day, the IMD rainfall report said. The city received 1.9 mm of rain. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal raises rain prospects
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: A cyclonic circulation that has formed over southeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a low-pressure area over the next few days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The upper air cyclonic circulation persists at around 5.8 km above mean sea level and is being closely monitored by the met department in Bhubaneswar, said director Manorama Mohanty. The northern limit of the southwest monsoon continues to pass through Bhawanipatna and Puri, indicating that full monsoon onset over Odisha remains pending, the IMD bulletin said. Though isolated rainfall occurred across the state in the past 24 hours, temperature soared in interior regions. Sambalpur and Hirakud recorded the highest maximum temperature of 40.6 degrees Celsius. Jharsuguda and Nuapada also remained extremely hot, while Angul recorded rainfall of 18 mm in the past 24 hours. Rayagada (27 mm), Jajpur (20 mm) and Bhawanipatna (14.4 mm) also received notable rainfall. However, most districts saw dry spell during the day. The IMD has issued yellow warning for several districts, predicting thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) from June 8 to 13. Hot and humid conditions are also likely to persist, particularly in coastal and adjoining interior districts. Despite cloudy spells, maximum temperature is expected to remain unchanged across Odisha for the next 5-6 days. Bhubaneswar recorded 37.6°C on Sunday and is expected to experience 38°C with a partly cloudy sky and possible thunderstorm on Monday.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Mercury to rise by 2-3C in next 2-3 days: IMD
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Day temperature would rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius in the state during the next three days from Saturday with no relief from continuing hot and humid conditions in several coastal districts for at least four days, IMD said on Friday. Manorama Mohanty, scientist and head of the regional IMD centre here, said that little change in prevailing wind pattern supported the rise in day temperature. Mohanty said there are no signs of further advancement of monsoon in the coming one week. "Southwest monsoon, which arrived 15 days before its scheduled date, has only covered parts of south Odisha," Mohanty said, adding that monsoon generally arrives in the state after June 10. However, she said thunderstorm activity with lightning or gusty surface wind would continue in some districts. Light to moderate rain or thunderstorm continued in some districts on Friday and in the last 24 hours. Chandbali recorded highest 75.6 mm of rainfall, followed by Jagatsinghpur with 39.4 mm on Friday. The city recorded 1.2 mm of rain. Similarly, Purushottampur in Ganjam district received the highest 46.8 mm of rain in the last 24 hours. On Saturday, thunderstorm activities are likely in five south Odisha districts. Hot and humid conditions would continue in the 11 coastal districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam and Gajapati, the IMD forecast said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Rainfall may decrease from Sunday, hot & humid weather to return: IMD
1 2 Bhubaneswar: After hurtling into the state nearly two weeks before its normal onset, the southwest monsoon is showing signs of slowing down with IMD predicting rainfall may become sporadic after Sunday, with hot and humid weather likely to return. "Weather conditions are currently not favourable for further advancement of monsoon across the state in the next 5-7 days," said director of IMD's regional centre, Manorama Mohanty. "Currently, the maximum temperature is at least five degrees below normal in most places. But hot and humid conditions may also return in the coming week," she added. The forecast suggests a reduction in rainfall intensity after Monday. While isolated rain or thunderstorm are expected in districts like Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada and Mayurbhanj, dry weather is likely to prevail over most parts of the state from June 3 to June 7. Several parts of the state witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall on Friday, with the IMD forecasting more rain and thunderstorm. Nabarangpur, Mayurbhanj, Ganjam, Bargarh, Deogarh, Nayagarh, Nuapada and Sundargarh districts received heavy to very heavy rain. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Nandahandi in Nabarangpur district received the highest rainfall of 150 mm, followed by 130 mm in Jamda (Mayurbhanj) and 110 mm in Bhanjanagar (Ganjam) in the past 24 hours. The monsoon's northern limit currently passes through Puri and Bhawanipatna. Light to moderate rainfall occurred at many places across interior and several coastal districts. Thunderstorm along with gusty surface winds reaching 40–50 kmph, accompanied by lightning and heavy rainfall, is likely in Nabarangpur, Koraput, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Sundargarh by Sunday, the IMD said. In Bhubaneswar, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy with the possibility of thunderstorms.
