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Brutal June, above-normal heat wave days, rain forecast cut further: Key IMD projections

Brutal June, above-normal heat wave days, rain forecast cut further: Key IMD projections

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Amid rising temperatures and a severe heat wave raging across the country, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), on Friday (May 29), issued its second-stage long-range forecast for the southwest monsoon season. IMD predicts below-normal rainfall over several key area of the country amid rising temperatures in June (Parveen Kumar/HT) The forecast projects below-normal rainfall across several key areas of the country along with warning of continued heat wave conditions in multiple states starting in June, as reported by HT earlier. Director General of Meteorology Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra addressed a press conference wherein he revealed that the country is expected to receive 90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall during the June-September monsoon season, with a model error margin of four per cent — a projection that is two per cent lower than the April forecast. “We are providing the second-stage update for the June-September monsoon. Quantitatively, we expect 90 per cent of the LPA, with a 4 per cent model error,” he added. Below-normal rainfall As per the regional forecast, Northeast India …

Tamil Nadu faces above-normal temperatures and high humidity, says weather department

Tamil Nadu faces above-normal temperatures and high humidity, says weather department

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 As the temperatures are expected to be above normal between two and three degrees Celsius, combined with high humidity, the heatwave is expected to cause discomfort in coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry till May 5. A bulletin from the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai said that the temperature in Chennai (Meenambakkam), Erode, Karur, Nagapattinam and Vellore districts in the state will be above normal between two and three degrees Celsius. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

IMD warns of above-normal heatwave days across India in May

IMD warns of above-normal heatwave days across India in May

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Several regions across India are expected to witness above-normal heatwave days in May, according to the latest monthly outlook issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecast highlights that parts of the Himalayan foothills, east coast states, as well as Gujarat and Maharashtra are likely to face intensified heat conditions during the month, reported PTI. Heatwave conditions to intensify in key regions The IMD has projected an increase in the frequency of heatwave days, particularly in northern and western parts of the country. Regions along the Himalayan foothills and western states such as Gujarat and Maharashtra may experience prolonged spells of high temperatures, raising concerns about heat-related stress and water demand, reported PTI. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Above-normal heatwaves on the cards in Punjab: IMD

Above-normal heatwaves on the cards in Punjab: IMD

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An above-normal number of heatwave days are likely in Punjab during the March-May period, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its outlook for hot weather season forecast released on Saturday. Visitors pose for a picture during the Punjab Sakhi Shakti Craft Mela 2026 at Sheesh Mahal in Patiala on a sunny day. (ANI photo) “Above-normal heatwave days are expected over most parts of the country, including West Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, south and east Maharashtra, east Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during March to May 2026,” the IMD said in its bulletin. A heatwave is declared when the maximum temperature at a station reaches at least 40°C or more in the plains and is 4.5°C to 5°C above normal. A severe heatwave is declared if the temperature departure is 6.5°C or more above normal. The IMD cautioned that during the March-April-May (MAM) season, the increased likelihood of heatwave conditions may pose significant risks to public health, water resources, power demand and essential services. Vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, outdoor workers and people with pre-existing …

IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall during southwest monsoon season | India News

IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall during southwest monsoon season | India News

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday that the country would receive above-normal rainfall during the June-September southwest monsoon season this year. The core monsoon zone area will also receive above-normal rainfall this season. “The associated rainfall will be 106 per cent of the long-period average (LPA) of 870 mm, which indicates above-normal rainfall for the season,” said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director-General, IMD, while releasing the second-stage long-range forecast (LRF) in New Delhi. The IMD thus revised its prediction of 105 per cent of the LPA, made in the first-stage LRF, issued in April. Story continues below this ad For the first time, the IMD has released the seasonal rainfall forecast at the level of a meteorological subdivision. Rainfall across south peninsular and central India will be above normal and quantitatively above 106 per cent of the LPA. Normal seasonal rainfall is forecast for northwest India–96-104 per cent of the LPA. However, below-normal seasonal rainfall (less than 94 per cent of the LPA) is expected over northeast India, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir this year. Most …

Above-normal rainfall forecast across India in June and monsoon season: IMD

Above-normal rainfall forecast across India in June and monsoon season: IMD

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The weather department said that for the entire monsoon season, the country may receive 106 per cent of the LPA of 87 cm, indicating a wetter-than-usual monsoon season overall. New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast above-normal rainfall across India in June, with precipitation expected to be around 108 per cent of the long-period average (LPA). The weather department on Tuesday said that for the entire monsoon season, the country may receive 106 per cent of the LPA of 87 cm, indicating a wetter-than-usual monsoon season overall. Addressing a press conference, M Ravichandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said that the monsoon core zone is projected to receive above-normal rainfall this year. This key agricultural region, comprising parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and surrounding areas, relies heavily on the Southwest Monsoon for its seasonal rain. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra provided a regional breakdown, stating that while northwest India is likely to witness normal rainfall, the northeast may receive below-normal showers. Central and southern peninsular India are both expected …

Above-normal maximum, minimum temperatures in Andhra Pradesh in May: IMD

Above-normal maximum, minimum temperatures in Andhra Pradesh in May: IMD

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A family protects itself from the scorching sun with an umbrella, during a hot summer day, in Vijayawada. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO Above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures and normal to above-normal rainfall have been predicted for Andhra Pradesh for May, in the Monthly Temperature and Rainfall Outlook for the country, released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on April 30. According to the report, above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country except many parts of southern peninsular India in May. Andhra Pradesh will see above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures this month. The probabilities of the same, however, are less. While the probability of the State registering above-normal maximum temperatures is between 33.5% and 55%, the probability of above-normal minimum temperatures in the State is between 33.5% and 65%. In a major relief, the number of heatwave days, on an average, is likely to be fewer in May, except for a few corners in North Andhra Pradesh. While at present, the IMD, Amaravati, has given a forecast of thunderstorm, accompanied with …

IMD predicts above-normal temperatures, more heatwave days in most parts of India in May

IMD predicts above-normal temperatures, more heatwave days in most parts of India in May

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As per the IMD, heatwave days are likely to be above normal by 1-4 days in Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, MP, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic Bengal. New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted that most parts of India are likely to see above-normal temperatures in May. However, it added that intermittent thunderstorms may help moderate the intensity of heat, preventing it from reaching the extreme levels experienced last year. More heatwave days in May IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that the number of heatwave days is expected to exceed the usual by one to four days in states like Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Gangetic West Bengal. Some areas of Gujarat, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, adjoining Telangana and north Karnataka are also expected to see above-normal heatwave days. Normally, different parts of the country, except the southwest Peninsular India, experience one to three days of heatwave in May. India to receive normal to above-normal rainfall Mohapatra said that most parts of India are likely to receive normal to …

India to see above-normal cumulative rainfall this monsoon: IMD

India to see above-normal cumulative rainfall this monsoon: IMD

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India will experience above-normal cumulative rainfall this monsoon, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday, ruling out the possibility of El Nino conditions during the entire season. “India is likely to see above-normal rainfall in the four-month monsoon season (June to September) with cumulative rainfall estimated at 105 per cent of the long-period average of 87 cm,” India Meteorological Department (IMD) chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told a press conference in New Delhi. El Nino conditions, associated with below-normal monsoon rainfall in the Indian subcontinent, are unlikely to develop this time, he said. Parts of the country are already battling extreme heat and a significantly high number of heat wave days are expected in the April to June period. This could strain power grids and result in water shortages. The monsoon is crucial for India`s agriculture sector, which supports the livelihood of about 42.3 per cent of the population and contributes 18.2 per cent to the country`s GDP. Fifty-two per cent of the net cultivated area relies on the primary rain-bearing system. It is also crucial for …

Monsoon 2025: IMD predicts above-normal rainfall this year, no El Nino conditions

Monsoon 2025: IMD predicts above-normal rainfall this year, no El Nino conditions

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Monsoon 2025: A prediction of normal rainfall during the monsoon season, therefore, comes as a huge relief to the nation. New Delhi: Monsoon 2025: India is set to receive above-normal cumulative rainfall during this year’s monsoon season, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD also confirmed that El Nino conditions are unlikely to develop throughout the entire monsoon season. “India is likely to see above-normal rainfall in the four-month monsoon season (June to September) with cumulative rainfall estimated at 105 per cent of the long-period average of 87 cm,” India Meteorological Department (IMD) chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told a press conference. El Nino conditions are unlikely this monsoon  Mohapatra further said that El Nino conditions, associated with below-normal monsoon rainfall in the Indian subcontinent, are unlikely to develop this time.  Parts of the country are already battling extreme heat and a significantly high number of heat wave days are expected in the April to June period. This could strain power grids and result in water shortages. Monsoon is crucial for India’s agriculture sector The monsoon …