Monsoon Approaching Kerala; Intense Rainfall in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, and Showers Across Delhi; Scorching Heatwave Persists in Rajasthan
News Article: Early Monsoon Arrival Brings Heavy Rainfall to Southern and Western India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted an early arrival of the Southwest Monsoon over Kerala between May 22 and May 28, 2025. This is earlier than the usual onset date, and it is expected to bring widespread rainfall to southern and western India from May 23 to 28.
During this period, extremely heavy rainfall is forecast over Kerala, Konkan including Mumbai, ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on May 26-27. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is also expected over Kerala and Konkan during May 27-30. This monsoon progression means the southwest monsoon will cover Kerala and the western coastal belt during this time.
Elsewhere in India, Northwest and Central India are predicted to experience a drop in temperatures by 2-4°C in the coming days, providing temporary relief before they rise again. In contrast, the central and north Bay of Bengal and the northeastern states are expected to experience the advancement of the monsoon.
Himachal Pradesh is forecast to experience hailstorms on May 23-24, while widespread rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in Maharashtra and Gujarat from May 23 to 28, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall in Madhya Maharashtra on May 24.
The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to be between 37-40°C from May 23-25, but light rain, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures are forecast for the city during this period. The weather in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Uttar Pradesh is expected to include rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms from May 23-28.
Tamil Nadu and Telangana are in for isolated heavy showers, and extremely heavy rainfall is forecasted for Konkan & Goa from May 23 to 24 and in Coastal Karnataka on May 24. The northeastern states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram are forecasted for isolated heavy rain from May 23-25, while Assam and Meghalaya are under the watch for heavy spells of rain from May 23-27.
Meanwhile, a low-pressure system is expected to intensify into a depression over the east-central Arabian Sea by May 23. Rajasthan and adjoining areas are under severe heatwave conditions, with West Rajasthan experiencing the most intense conditions until May 26. Duststorms with speeds of 40-50 kmph are forecasted in West Rajasthan from May 23-25.
In addition, the IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the regions of Gujarat, Konkan & Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala. Arunachal Pradesh is expected to receive isolated heavy rain from May 23-26, and moderate rainfall with occasional thundersqualls is forecasted for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and other central-eastern states. Vidarbha is expected to experience isolated heavy rain on May 24, and Jharkhand, Bengal on May 23.
In summary, the early arrival of the Southwest Monsoon over Kerala is expected to bring widespread rainfall to southern and western India from May 23 to 28, 2025. The IMD has issued several warnings for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in various parts of the country, and people are advised to stay updated with the latest weather updates and take necessary precautions.
The weather-forecasting by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts extremely heavy rainfall over Kerala, Konkan including Mumbai, ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on May 26-27. Weather-forecasting also indicates isolated extremely heavy rainfall over Kerala and Konkan during May 27-30.
