India faces a significant meteorological challenge, with Central and Northwest regions enduring extreme heat while the Southwest monsoon progresses in other areas. Temperatures in these regions are forecasted to reach up to 47 degrees Celsius, with no immediate relief anticipated. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the heatwave will persist in Central India for a week, and similar conditions will affect Northwest India until May 29.

In Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR), initial indications suggest the onset of isolated heatwave conditions, leading to maximum temperatures between 43 and 45 degrees Celsius. A gradual temperature increase of two to four degrees Celsius is expected in the plains of Northwest India in the coming days.

Throughout the previous 24 hours, Central India recorded revealing temperatures ranging from 45 to 47 degrees Celsius, with Brahmpuri in Vidarbha witnessing the highest at 47.2 degrees Celsius. The IMD issued a red alert for the severely affected areas, cautioning that there is a high likelihood of heat-related illnesses across the population, emphasising the need for vulnerable groups to take extra precautions.

Monsoon Progresses Across Southern and Northeastern States

In stark contrast to the oppressive heat of the northern plains, the Southwest monsoon is advancing steadily, covering the Arabian Sea and parts of the Bay of Bengal, including the Andaman Sea. The northern limit of the monsoon currently aligns with specific maritime coordinates, with conditions favourable for further progress into these regions in the upcoming days.

As the monsoon makes its way through southern India, considerable light to moderate rainfall is forecasted for various areas, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds. States such as Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep are likely to receive continuous rainfall, with heavier downpours expected in Kerala until May 27. Given the turbulent sea conditions, fishermen have been advised against venturing into the Gulf of Mannar, the south Bay of Bengal, as well as along the coastlines of Kerala and Karnataka.

The progression of the monsoon is evident as significant rainfall impacts other areas, bringing welcome relief to some regions while intensifying conditions in others.

Heavy Rainfall and Storm Activity in Eastern and Northeastern India

On the same day, East and Northeast India are confronted with turbulent weather patterns due to various lower tropospheric cyclonic circulations affecting regions such as south Bihar and central Assam. The weather authorities have predicted isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall across areas like Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Recent reports indicate significant rainfall, with Beech Tea Garden in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal recording 18 centimetres and Akbarpur in Assam noting 16 centimetres in just 24 hours. This wet spell has resulted in localised impacts, including potential waterlogging and infrastructural challenges, particularly in low-lying urban regions.

Furthermore, thundersqualls and strong winds, exceeding speeds of 50 to 70 kilometres per hour, have been reported across places like West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Authorities have raised concerns regarding localised flooding and landslides in hilly areas due to the ongoing rainfall, underscoring the need for caution among residents in these regions.

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