Thunderstorms may ease Delhi’s brutal heat, while the Northeast braces for floods
After days of relentless heat across northwest India and the western Himalayas, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted much-needed relief. According to IMD Scientist Naresh Kumar, heatwave conditions in states like Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and parts of Uttar Pradesh are expected to ease from today.
However, Delhi-NCR will continue to experience hot and humid weather due to persistent high temperatures. The good news is, thunderstorm activity is likely to follow, bringing down the mercury and improving air quality. The larger weather pattern also shows that the Southwest Monsoon is becoming more active, with widespread rainfall forecasted in the southern, eastern, and northeastern parts of the country.
Thunder in the North, Flood Warnings in the East — Monsoon Hits Unevenly
#WATCH | IMD Scientist Naresh Kumar says, "Heat wave conditions have been prevailing over northwest India and the Himalayas for several days... As per our forecast, heat wave conditions are expected to improve by today... In Delhi NCR today, hot, humid conditions will be there… pic.twitter.com/93uebVNnDs
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The IMD has stated that thunderstorm activity is expected across the entire northwest belt, including Delhi, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh. This development could break the streak of dry, scorching days and offer temporary relief from oppressive conditions.
In contrast, the South Peninsula, including Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and coastal Andhra Pradesh, will continue to experience active monsoon conditions for the next 5–6 days. These regions are already witnessing consistent rainfall, helping offset summer dryness and aiding agriculture.
Most notably, the IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for the Northeast, including Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. Rainfall is expected to intensify over the next 48 hours, which may lead to localized flooding and waterlogging in low-lying areas. On the western front, the monsoon has already reached Maharashtra, and is set to enter Gujarat within the next 2 days. From there, it will advance towards Odisha and parts of West Bengal, marking a rapid expansion of the 2025 monsoon season across India.
This widespread movement is critical for agricultural planning, water management, and heat relief efforts, especially as many Indian states continue to face extreme weather fluctuations. With monsoon activity increasing, the IMD’s forecasts serve as a crucial guide for state disaster management agencies and the farming community.
