Severe Weather Approaching: Expect Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Intense Winds in Bihar, Odisha, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Surrounding Regions - Get Comprehensive Outlook Now
Weather Alert: Widespread Rain, Thunderstorms, and Storms Across India
India is bracing for a week of inclement weather as multiple weather systems are forecast to affect various regions of the country.
From May 1 to 5, widespread rain, thunderstorms, storms, hailstorms, and gusty winds are expected in the eastern, central, northwestern, south peninsular, and northeastern regions. Delhi-NCR, for instance, will have partly to generally cloudy skies, dust storms, thunderstorms, and light rain between May 1-3, with maximum temperatures 2-4°C below normal.
On May 1, Delhi-NCR will have a maximum temperature of 36-38°C with gusts up to 50 kmph. The city is also likely to experience dust storms and thunderstorms. East UP will have a duststorm on the same day, while Jharkhand can expect rain and a thundersquall of 50-60 kmph on May 1. Uttarakhand will experience hailstorms and thundersquall of 50-60 kmph on May 1-2.
In the west, West Rajasthan will have a duststorm from May 1-4. A Western Disturbance will impact Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from May 1, bringing rain, hail, and gusty winds of 30-50 kmph.
Southern states are expected to see scattered light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30-50 kmph throughout the week. On May 2, Delhi-NCR will have a maximum temperature of 35-37°C with gusts up to 50 kmph, while on May 3, the maximum temperature is predicted to be the same with light rain and winds of 30-40 kmph.
Chhattisgarh is forecasted to have rain and hailstorms on May 2-3, with Odisha predicted to experience heavy rain and hailstorms on May 1-2. East Madhra Pradesh and Vidarbha are likely to experience thundersquall on May 3-4.
Bihar is expected to have heavy rainfall on May 2, and widespread rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning is likely across Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Manipur, with wind speeds reaching up to 50 kmph.
Multiple cyclonic circulations and troughs are currently active across various regions of India. Cyclonic circulations are over northern Bangladesh, the northern coastal area of Andhra Pradesh, southwestern Rajasthan that extends down as a trough to northern Kerala, and a trough in the westerlies along the longitude of 85°E.
While there are no specific forecasts available for India on May 3, 2025, regarding storms, thunderstorms, or strong winds in particular regions, heavy rains, landslides, and flooding related to the monsoon season frequently affect northern regions like Jammu and Kashmir and northeastern parts during typical monsoon periods. These usually peak between June and September.
It is advisable for residents in the affected areas to stay updated with local weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during this period.
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