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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
A mixed bag: Intense rain, some sunshine, satisfactory air
New Delhi: Parts of Delhi experienced brief but intense showers early Wednesday afternoon, which the weather department classified as light to moderate rainfall. The day remained mostly overcast, with occasional sunny breaks, even as scattered rain was reported across various areas of the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Safdarjung — the city's base weather station — recorded 15 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30pm, all of which occurred before 2.30 pm. Mahesh Palawat, vice president at Skymet Weather, said that the monsoon trough is expected to remain close to Delhi until Thursday, potentially bringing further localised heavy rainfall. Rain intensity is likely to decrease by Friday as the trough shifts away. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Meanwhile, Safdarjung recorded a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26.4 degrees Celsius. IMD forecasts Delhi's maximum temperature to hover between 32 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on Thursday and Friday, while the minimum is expected to range between 24 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius. Despite the rainfall, the city's air quality saw a slight dip. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 67 (satisfactory) on Wednesday, up from 51 (satisfactory) a day earlier. TNN
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Extreme weather another sign of climate change disrupting patterns, warn experts
Dehradun: India is reeling under an intense and prolonged heatwave sweeping through its northwestern, central, and eastern regions. Experts say climate change is rapidly altering the country's weather patterns, making such extremes more frequent and intense. Daytime temperatures have soared past 44°C across Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, while Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand are also under severe heat stress. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for five consecutive days since June 9, one of the most persistent warnings this season. This surge in heat follows a cooler-than-expected start to summer, driven by sporadic rainfall and thunderstorms, particularly over the Indo-Gangetic plains. Delhi even recorded its wettest May ever, with 186.4 mm of rainfall, surpassing the 2008 record. However, the monsoon's advance stalled after reaching Mumbai and parts of the Northeast, and weakened western disturbances allowed hot, dry northwesterly winds from the Thar Desert to engulf the subcontinent. "The continuous flow of hot winds from Rajasthan—where temperatures neared 48°C—is fueling the heat across eastern and central India," said Mahesh Palawat, VP (meteorology and climate change), Skymet Weather. He added that delayed and disrupted monsoon currents, combined with lower moisture content in the air, are worsening heatwave conditions. The added humidity, particularly in the northern and eastern plains, is pushing heat indices to dangerous levels. KJ Ramesh, former director general of IMD, said that these developments are clearly linked to global warming. "There is no doubt climate change has increased the severity and frequency of heatwaves. Even a small rise in humidity can add 2–4°C to perceived temperatures, raising health risks," he said. Ramesh also noted that hilly states are now witnessing temperature increases of 2–4°C—once deemed unlikely. Recent data indicates a troubling pattern: both surface temperatures and humidity are rising, leading to more "thermal discomfort" days, especially in northwest India. The spread and frequency of heatwave days are also shifting. A study titled 'Shifting of the Zone of Occurrence of Extreme Weather Event—Heat Waves' highlighted that previously safe areas like Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala reported heatwaves during 2011–2020. The study also observed a southward shift in heatwave zones over the past three decades. "The rise in heatwaves across places previously untouched is a clear sign of a deepening climate crisis," the study said. States such as Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh have experienced an increase in extreme heat incidents since the 2000s. Meteorologists are also noticing altered wind and pressure patterns. A strong high-pressure zone over Western Russia in May reportedly diverted winds over India, allowing dry air from Afghanistan and Pakistan to dominate and delay monsoon activity. "These blocking patterns tweaked the atmosphere, shutting down cloud formation and monsoon progression," said Akshay Deoras, Research Scientist, National Centre for Atmospheric Science, UK. Weakened pre-monsoon winds over northern India are further compounding the issue by reducing the flow of cooler air, while stronger winds in the south are transporting more moisture, increasing humidity. Experts link this north-south divergence to weakening westerlies and monsoonal disruptions. The cumulative effect is evident in mortality data. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha reported the highest heat-related fatalities in the 2000s, with Andhra alone recording over 3,000 deaths in the 2010s. Telangana saw a steep rise in June deaths, while Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh continue to witness high fatalities from prolonged dry heat. Cities are particularly vulnerable due to the urban heat island effect. "India is witnessing a sharp surge in heat-related hospitalisations, especially from heatstroke. What's worrying is that extreme heat is now extending into monsoon months," said Palak Balyan, Research Lead at Climate Trends. "Prolonged exposure to heat and humidity is increasing health risks, particularly for outdoor workers, the elderly, children, and the urban poor. " Balyan emphasised the urgent need for adaptation strategies: "We need robust heat action plans, climate-resilient infrastructure, and targeted public health responses to deal with this escalating threat." With traditional summer patterns giving way to prolonged and uncertain extremes, experts say India must act swiftly to confront the realities of a warming climate. 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 .
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Business Standard
IMD issues warning of heavy to very heavy rain in 15 states for 6 to 7 days
IMD Rain Alert and Forecast: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rains in over 15 states across the country in the coming 6 to 7 days. The weather department also stated that several states of North, East, Northeast, West and South India are likely to experience strong winds, heavy rains, along with thunderstorms. There are also chances that the monsoon in the country may arrive early. Low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea IMD's latest update mentions that the formation of a low pressure area is expected in the east central Arabian Sea off the coasts of North Karnataka-Goa. It will soon start moving rapidly towards the north. According to a Skymet Weather report, the system is currently centred near 16.5 degrees north and 71.5 degrees east. It is likely to intensify further and form a deep depression. The deep depression will lead to heavy to very heavy rain in the western coast of Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala in the coming 6 to 7 days. IMD warns fishermen Due to expected heavy rain over East Central and South-East Arabian Sea and Kerala, Karnataka, Konkan and Goa and adjoining South Gujarat coast and Lakshadweep area, the weather department has advised all the fishermen in the region to avoid fishing from May 22 to 26. Fishing is completely prohibited in the Central and adjoining North-East Arabian and fishermen are instructed to avoid going towards the Somalia coast and the adjoining South-West Arabian Sea from 22 to 26 May. Red alert in Konkan-Goa There is no official announcement related to a cyclone prediction, although the Konkan-Goa coast has been placed under red-alert. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in the region. The weather department forecasts gusty winds of 65 kmph causing damage to infrastructure such as communication and power lines. The warning is also being issued regarding probable damage due to agricultural spaces and cattle in open spaces. Orange alert in Mumbai There are orange alerts in different areas such as the Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra belt, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Coastal Karnataka. As Bengaluru finally saw a break in the clouds after a week of heavy downpours and waterlogged roads, parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat braced for intense heatwave-like conditions, highlighting the stark weather contrast across India.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Southwest monsoon enters Andaman and Nicobar region, a week in advance
Southwest monsoon made its onset over some parts of the Andaman Sea, southern Bay of Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, at least a week before its scheduled time of arrival, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. The normal date for the advancement of monsoon over the Andaman region is May 21, as per the IMD's New Normal Dates of Onset/Progress and Withdrawal of Southwest Monsoon over India released in 2020. In the last 24 hours, the weather department recorded widespread moderate to heavy rainfall in a few places over the Nicobar Islands, with westerly winds increasing in intensity in the past two days over southern Bay of Bengal, Nicobar Islands and Andaman Sea. The outgoing longwave radiation (OLR) over the area continued to decrease to less than 200 W/m2 during past 2 days, the IMD said. OLR is the total radiation going to space emitted by the atmosphere, or the extent of cloudiness. 'Considering all the above satisfied criteria, southwest monsoon has advanced into some parts of southern Bay of Bengal, southern Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands and some parts of northern Andaman Sea today,' the IMD said. Conditions are favourable for further advancement over some parts of southern Arabian Sea, Maldives and Comorin area, including some more parts of southern Bay of Bengal, entire Andaman and Nicobar Islands, remaining parts of Andaman Sea, and some parts of central Bay of Bengal over the next 3-4 days, the IMD added. 'There is a cyclonic circulation over southeast Bay of Bengal, due to which rainfall activity will intensify. Rainfall is increasing and conditions are gradually becoming favourable for the onset of monsoon. A heat low pressure will be created and monsoon may reach parts of Arabian Sea in the next 4-5 days,' said Mahesh Palawat, vice president, climate and meteorology, Skymet Weather.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Monsoon to advance over Andaman Islands on Tuesday, a week ahead of normal date
New Delhi: Southwest monsoon is likely to make onset over some parts of Andaman Sea, South Bay of Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands by Tuesday, over a week ahead of the normal date for advance of monsoon over the region, India Meteorological Department said on Monday. The normal date for advance of monsoon over Andaman region is May 21, as per IMD's New Normal Dates of Onset/Progress and Withdrawal of Southwest Monsoon over India released in 2020. There is fairly widespread rainfall with isolated heavy rainfall recorded over the Nicobar Islands during past 24 hours. Rainfall activity over Nicobar islands is very likely to increase becoming widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall during next 24 hours, IMD said adding: 'With expected continuance of rainfall activity over these areas, conditions are favourable for advance of southwest monsoon into some parts of Andaman Sea, South Bay of Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands by tomorrow, the 13th May, 2025.' Conditions are also becoming favourable for further advance over some parts of south Arabian Sea, Maldives, Comorin area; some more parts of South Bay of Bengal, entire Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Andaman Sea; and some parts of central Bay of Bengal during subsequent 4-5 days, IMD said. 'There is a cyclonic circulation over southeast Bay of Bengal due to which rain activity will intensify. Rainfall is increasing and conditions are gradually becoming favourable for onset of monsoon. A heat low will be created and monsoon may reach parts of Arabian Sea in the next 4-5 days,' said Mahesh Palawat, vice president, climate and meteorology, Skymet Weather. Heat wave conditions are likely to continue over some areas of West Bengal till May 15 and likely to commence over Jharkhand from May 13, over Uttar Pradesh from May 14 and over West Rajasthan from May 15. Widespread light to moderate rainfall with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over Nicobar Islands on May 13. Rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms and lightning likely to continue over West, Central & South Peninsular India during next 5 days. Heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms and lightning is also likely over Northeast India during next 5 days. A western disturbance as a cyclonic circulation is over Punjab in lower levels with trough aloft trough in middle tropospheric westerlies. An upper air cyclonic circulation lies over northwest Uttar Pradesh and another over West Rajasthan and neighbourhood in lower tropospheric levels. A trough is running from central parts of Bihar to south Jharkhand in lower tropospheric levels. A trough is also running from Saurashtra to eastcentral Arabian Sea across North East Arabian Sea. The upper air cyclonic circulation over Northeast Assam and neighbourhood in lower and middle tropospheric levels. Under the influence of these systems, light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph is likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-BaltistanMuzaffarabad; Punjab, Haryana Chandigarh and Delhi, East Rajasthan on May 13; Himachal Pradesh during May 16 to 17; with winds speed reaching 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph over Himachal Pradesh; Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad on May 14. Over west India, light/moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph likely over Gujarat; Konkan and Goa on May 13 and 14; Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada during May 14 to 16; thundersquall wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph likely over Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada on May 13.
