pre monsoon rainfall

BLURB: A’bad likely to receive rain from June 1. Temperatures in the state are set to drop by 3-5 degrees by June 4. IMD has also issued a thunderstorm warning

Speed restrictions imposed as preventive engineering works continue across the single-line coastal route

Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden weather shift with rain and severe thunderstorms, prompting a red alert from the IMD. Wind speeds are expected to reach 80 km/h, with the activity continuing until May 31. This follows days of extreme heat, with temperatures dropping significantly. Experts attribute the change to a western disturbance and moisture from the Bay of Bengal.

India is experiencing extreme weather contrasts, with north and central regions battling a severe heatwave while the south and northeast face heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Travellers should prepare for challenging conditions across the country, from Delhi's heat to Meghalaya's downpours, as the monsoon gradually advances.

Jaisalmer hottest at 45.6 °C

India's monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26, eight days earlier than usual. This early onset, however, doesn't guarantee sufficient rainfall for the season, as the India Meteorological Department forecasts 'below normal' precipitation amid El Niño risks. The Met department's prediction uses a sophisticated statistical model.