Forecast: Intense Rain Predicted for Kerala, Northeast, Maharashtra, Goa; Persistent Heatwave in Rajasthan and Northwest Regions
**India Weather Forecast: Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms, and Dust Storms Predicted**
Over the next seven days, India is set to experience a mix of weather conditions, with heavy rains, thunderstorms, and dust storms predicted in various regions.
**Northeast India**
Contrary to some expectations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts below-normal rainfall in most parts of Northeast India during July 2025. However, very heavy rainfall is likely on specific days, such as July 2 and 3, over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. Widespread heavy showers are expected to continue through the first week of July.
**South India**
The southern peninsular region, including parts of extreme South India, is forecast to receive below-normal rainfall overall. Nevertheless, heavy rainfall is anticipated in the ghat areas of central Maharashtra, Konkan, Goa, and in coastal Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh starting from July 1. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Rayalaseema are expected to experience hot and humid weather conditions until July 2. Thunderstorms are also expected in these southern regions during this period.
**Northwest India**
Active monsoon conditions will persist in many parts of northwest India, with some areas experiencing below-normal rainfall for the month overall. However, very heavy rainfall (≥ 20 cm) is forecast at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and East Rajasthan on certain days. Additionally, strong winds with gusts of 40 to 90 km/h and dust storm potential are possible over northwest India during this period. Delhi is expected to experience cloudy skies with light to moderate showers and thunderstorms from June 30 to July 3, with below-normal maximum temperatures by 5-7°C.
**Across India**
In summary, Northeast India is expected to receive below-normal rainfall overall but heavy to very heavy rainfall on specific days (July 2-3). South India will experience below-normal rainfall overall but heavy rainfall in specific konkan/ghat/coastal areas. Northwest India will have mixed conditions, with below-normal rainfall overall but localized very heavy rainfall in parts. Dust storms, strong winds, and thunderstorms are expected in Northwest India.
Fishermen are advised to avoid large parts of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal due to rough sea conditions until July 5. Thus, the forecast highlights heavy rains and thunderstorms in parts of Northeast and South India on specific days, with dust storms and strong winds over Northwest India.
Rising temperatures may lead to heatwave concerns in early June. Heavy rainfall is forecast for Konkan and Goa from 31st May to 2nd June. The monsoon is active and likely to continue with these varying intensities and conditions across the country for the next 6-7 days.
- Despite the general prediction of below-normal rainfall in most parts of Northeast India, the IMD anticipates very heavy rainfall on specific days, such as July 2 and 3, over regions like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
- Across Northwest India, the IMD forecasts very heavy rainfall (≥ 20 cm) at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and East Rajasthan, along with strong winds with gusts of 40 to 90 km/h and dust storm potential.
