Monsoon hits early! IMD issues red alert for Kerala, heavy rains lash Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, Goa. Weather takes a dramatic turn across India with thunderstorms, winds, and record-breaking heat in Rajasthan.
Delhi-NCR Drenched Overnight as Storm Wakes the City
Strong winds and thunderstorm rains hit Delhi NCR around late Saturday night : It was a dramatic change of winds and rains in this region as witnessed on Saturday night early hours in Delhi & NCR. While the night was coming to an end for a hot and sticky day ahead we heard that skies opened post-midnight showers well into early Sunday accompanied by thundery downpours with gales up 40–60 km/h. Showers in the forenoon peaking early Sunday, hardly abating stifling hot spells. IMD had also cautioned about this deviation, issuing a red alert — and the skies duly complied.
Kerala Soaks Under Red Alert as Monsoon Arrives Early
IMD has put out a red alert amid the sudden monsoon of Kerala on May 24 which is well before the month of June 1 when the actual rains are supposed to start in this part of country. Heavy rains, it gets worse: this is the state drama. A low pressure over the Arabian Sea has been hovering and collecting around, setting 100%+ rainfall havoc all the way on Western Coast from Karnataka, Goa to Maharashtra.
Western Coast Braces for Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall
This means the Indian Meteorological Department has drawn a wet forecast for the next few days like heavy rainfall in coastal Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka up to May 27. Heavy rains are also imminent in Tamil Nadu from May 25-26, officials said. Vigilance: Unpredictable weather is covering southern and western India with a wild spell. Avoid seeking shelter under trees or flimsy structures inside, stay indoors, and keep a watch.
Rain Reaches East, North, and Central India Next
Not only the coasts. Municipalities in Vidarbha, Marathwada, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and even Andaman & Nicobar Islands may have moderate to heavy rain according to Skymet Weather. The upcoming thunderstorms with high winds in Bengal, Odisha,Sikkim and Northeast India will turn the monsoon mood of the subcontinent.
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Rajasthan Boils While Rest of India Gets Drenched
Jaisalmer hit 48°C on May 22, tying its all-time high of 2010 with raging scorching. Over 12 days of no rain, Rajasthan beats the heat of desert heatwave mercilessly. IMD tempting these three states—Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana with intense heat up to May 27.
Red Alert: 100 km/h Storm, Heavy Rain to Hit Delhi-NCR
India’s Weather Turns Wild as Skies Shift Gear
India’s weather is on a wild spree, from coastal flooding to desert heat Who are yea, Monsoons early storms, and record temps yes the skies have hogged all the national mood attention so far. Stay Alert- It’s just the start.
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