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Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
Rainy week ahead across country, barring Northwest India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Friday said the entire country, except Northwest India, will experience moderate to heavy rainfall till Wednesday. This is because the Southwest Monsoon is currently active in addition to the development of multiple favourable weather systems. A well-marked low-pressure system is present over Northeast Jharkhand, and its north-westward movement will cause heavy rainfall (64.5 mm – 115 mm in 24 hours) over Bihar till Wednesday, over sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during Sunday to Tuesday, and over Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday and Wednesday, IMD indicated. Rainfall activity over the west coast will continue through early next week, with moist winds from the Arabian Sea attracted by the presence of an offshore trough extending between the Konkan region and Kerala. The Met department has warned of heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Goa, and coastal Karnataka till Wednesday and over Kerala and Mahe from Sunday to Wednesday. Very heavy rainfall (115 mm – 204 mm in 24 hours) is likely over Madhya Maharashtra on Friday and over Gujarat on Sunday and Monday, the IMD said. With the latest advance of the monsoon realised on Thursday, the northern limit of the monsoon passes through Barmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Sonbhadra, and Ballia. According to the IMD, favourable conditions will further propel the monsoon into more parts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad as well as Punjab during the next two to three days. 'The Southwest Monsoon is likely to cover the remaining areas of India during June 26-July 2,' the IMD said. If realised, this will be an early advance into the entire country before its normal date of July 6-8. Since June 1, rainfall of 82.6 mm has been reported across India, marking a deficit of 5 per cent.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Blistering heat continues in north, central India; hills scorch
A relentless heatwave continued to scorch large parts of north and central India for the sixth consecutive day on Saturday, with maximum temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in several cities and high temperatures reported in parts of the hilly states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said maximum temperatures remained more than 5.1 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya and at isolated places in sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. Temperatures were also appreciably above normal in many areas of Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir. Experts warn that persistent heat in these hilly regions could lead to faster glacier melt, increase the risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and intensify forest fire vulnerability. Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar and Churu were among the hottest places in the country on Saturday, each recording a maximum of 46.5 degrees Celsius, 5 and 4.1 degrees above normal, respectively. In Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj and Kanpur recorded highs of 45 and 44.9 degrees Celsius, while Ghazipur (44.5) logged a departure of 6.3 degrees above normal. In Madhya Pradesh, Hoshangabad reported 45.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Khajuraho (44.7 degrees), Nowgong (44.6 degrees) and Gwalior (42.5 degrees). Rohtak in Haryana recorded 44.3 degrees Celsius, while Chandigarh reported 42.2 degrees Celsius. In Punjab, Patiala and Amritsar saw temperatures of 42.6 and 42 degrees Celsius, respectively. The national capital also experienced scorching conditions, with maximum temperatures of 42.2 degrees Celsius at Aya Nagar and 42 degrees Celsius at Palam. The heat index, a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is factored in, soared to an alarming 53.8 degrees Celsius in Delhi. India experienced a relatively cooler May this year due to the early arrival of the monsoon and frequent thunderstorms in the northwest and central regions. But a sharp drop in rainfall since early June has caused temperatures to rise rapidly, triggering widespread heatwave conditions since June 8-9. Even parts of the hill states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir have been experiencing hotter-than-usual weather over the last few days. According to the IMD's extended range forecast, the monsoon is now likely to cover the remaining parts of central and eastern India and some areas of northwest India by June 18. It is expected to advance over most of northwest India between June 19 and June 25. An IMD official said the system is likely to reach Delhi by June 22-23, ahead of the normal onset date of June 30. The southwest monsoon usually makes its onset over Kerala by June 1, reaches Mumbai by June 11 and covers the entire country by July 8. It starts retreating from northwest India around September 17 and withdraws completely by October 15. Severe and frequent heatwaves are making life harder for low-income households with limited access to water and cooling. Experts warn that outdoor workers, the elderly, and children are at high risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Last year, hospitals in India reported nearly 48,000 cases of heatstroke and 159 deaths due to extreme heat. Between 2015 and 2022, 8,171 people died due to extreme heat outside hospitals, according to National Crime Records Bureau data. Health Ministry records accessed by PTI show that 3,812 heat-related deaths occurred in hospitals during the same period. However, experts say India's fragmented death reporting system and difficulties in directly linking deaths to heat exposure mean the actual toll is likely much higher.
Mint
6 days ago
- Climate
- Mint
Severe rain and strong winds hit Delhi and NCR, IMD advises staying indoors
Delhi and NCR are experiencing moderate to intense rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and squally winds of 80-100 kmph. India Meteorological Department has advised residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. The weather department said in a tweet, 'Moderate to intense spell of rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning, squally winds 80-100 kmph is going on over Delhi and NCR Stay indoors and avoid travel unless necessary.' A relentless heatwave continued to scorch large parts of north and central India for the sixth consecutive day on Saturday, with maximum temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in several cities and high temperatures reported in parts of the hilly states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said maximum temperatures remained more than 5.1 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya and at isolated places in sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. The national capital also experienced scorching conditions, with maximum temperatures of 42.2 degrees Celsius at Aya Nagar and 42 degrees Celsius at Palam. The heat index, a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is factored in, soared to an alarming 53.8 degrees Celsius in Delhi.
News18
6 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Severe Heatwave Grips North, Central India For 6th Day; Mercury Crosses 45°C In Several Cities
Last Updated: Experts have raised concerns over the rising heat in the hilly regions, warning that sustained high temperatures could accelerate glacier melt A relentless heatwave continued to grip large swathes of north and central India for the sixth consecutive day on Saturday, with maximum temperatures soaring above 45 degrees Celsius in several cities and unseasonably high temperatures reported even in parts of the hill states. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), maximum temperatures remained over 5.1 degrees Celsius above the seasonal norm in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya, and in isolated pockets of sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. Many regions of Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir also recorded appreciably above-normal temperatures. Experts have raised concerns over the rising heat in the hilly regions, warning that sustained high temperatures could accelerate glacier melt, raise the risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and increase forest fire vulnerability. Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar and Churu emerged among the hottest places in the country, both recording a maximum of 46.5 degrees Celsius—5 and 4.1 degrees above normal, respectively. In Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj and Kanpur reported maximum temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius and 44.9 degrees Celsius, while Ghazipur saw a significant departure from normal with 44.5 degrees Celsius, 6.3 degrees above average. In Madhya Pradesh, Hoshangabad logged 45.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Khajuraho (44.7 degrees Celsius), Nowgong (44.6 degrees Celsius), and Gwalior (42.5 degrees Celsius). While May was relatively cooler this year—thanks to the early arrival of the southwest monsoon and frequent thunderstorms—rainfall has drastically reduced since early June. This shift triggered a rapid temperature spike across many regions from June 8–9, resulting in widespread heatwave conditions. Even traditionally cooler regions such as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir have reported significantly above-average temperatures in recent days. The IMD's extended range forecast suggests that the monsoon is likely to advance over the remaining parts of central and eastern India and some areas of northwest India by June 18. It is expected to cover most of northwest India between June 19 and 25, and reach Delhi by June 22–23—earlier than the usual onset date of June 30. Typically, the southwest monsoon sets in over Kerala around June 1, reaches Mumbai by June 11, and covers the entire country by July 8. It begins its withdrawal from northwest India around September 17 and completes its retreat by October 15. In 2023, nearly 48,000 heatstroke cases and 159 deaths were reported by hospitals across the country. According to National Crime Records Bureau data, 8,171 heat-related deaths occurred outside hospitals between 2015 and 2022. Health Ministry data accessed by PTI records 3,812 heat-related deaths in hospitals during the same period. Experts caution that the true toll may be far higher, citing India's fragmented reporting systems and challenges in attributing deaths directly to heat exposure. First Published: June 14, 2025, 23:13 IST
Mint
12-06-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Northwest, central India to reel under heatwaves over next two days: IMD
Northwest and central India will continue to reel under heatwaves to severe heatwave conditions during the next two days, and southwest monsoon is expected to advance over remaining parts of central and east India and some parts of the northwest from 12 to 18 June, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD). Heatwave conditions are very likely in many places over Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, East Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi from 12-14 June, the IMD said in its latest update. Also, it predicted severe heatwave conditions at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh and East Rajasthan on 12 June and West Rajasthan during 12-14 June. In central India, Madhya Pradesh is likely to witness heat waves from 12-13 June. "No significant change in maximum temperatures likely over Northwest & Central India during next 2-3 days and gradual fall by 2-4°C thereafter," IMD said. It predicted that the southwest monsoon would advance over the remaining parts of central and east India and some parts of northwest India from 12 to 18 June and over most parts of northwest India from 19 to 25 June. According to IMD data, 11 June saw the highest maximum temperature of 48.0°C at Sriganganagar in Rajasthan. In northwestern and central India, the maximum temperatures were in the range of 43-48°C over most places of Rajasthan, Punjab, a few places in Madhya Pradesh and in isolated places in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and East Uttar Pradesh. They were in the range of 39-43 °C in many places of Bihar, a few places of Gujarat and Vidarbha region, West Uttar Pradesh and at isolated places in Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad and Jharkhand. Also, maximum temperature was markedly above normal (> 5.1°C) at many places over Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, at most places over Arunachal Pradesh, at a few places over Assam, Meghalaya and Himachal Pradesh; and at isolated places in sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, West Uttar Pradesh, west Rajasthan, east Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh and east Madhya Pradesh. In Delhi, temperatures are likely to remain in a similar range between 40°C to 44°C till 14 June. As street vendors see the highest casualties from heatwaves, the IMD, in collaboration with Greenpace India and various informal associations of Delhi, is trying to make weather forecasting more inclusive and accessible. IMD is supporting the effort by co-creating simplified, user-friendly heatwave warnings in Hindi in partnership with community members, ensuring the forecasts are not only understood but are also actionable. IMD's daily weather forecasts and heatwave alerts are being simplified and translated into easy-to-understand local languages. These messages are now being shared through community WhatsApp groups and being prominently displayed at vending carts, labour chowks and waste segregation points through posters and handwritten notices. "The aim is to develop a grassroots early warning system by leveraging the trust and reach of street vendors, gig workers, and daily-wage labourers as frontline communicators of weather alerts, " said an IMD official. Meanwhile, IMD predicted that the monsoon is likely to be in an active phase with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy falls at isolated places over south peninsular India during 12-17 June and over Konkan and Goa during 12-14 June.
