Monsoon hits Mumbai on May 26 — earliest arrival in 75 years, says IMD
India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall amounting to 108 per cent of the long-period average in June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.The weather office said the country may receive 106 per cent of the long-period average rainfall of 87 cm during the entire monsoon season.
At a press conference, M Ravichandran, Secretary in the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said the monsoon core zone is expected to get above-normal rainfall (more than 106 per cent of the long-period average) this season.
The monsoon core zone includes parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and nearby areas. This region gets most of its rain during the Southwest Monsoon and depends heavily on it for agriculture.
Northwest India is likely to receive normal rainfall, while the Northeast may see below-normal rain. Central and south peninsular India are expected to record above-normal rainfall, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.
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- 27 May 2025 6:01 PM IST
Low-Pressure Area Forms in Bay; Odisha on Alert for Heavy Rain
A low-pressure area formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast on Tuesday, prompting the state government to alert all district collectors. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned the system may intensify over the next 48 hours, bringing thunderstorms, lightning, and winds up to 40 kmph in 15 districts. The Special Relief Commissioner urged readiness for potential damage and advised fishermen to avoid deep-sea ventures from May 29 to June 1.
- 27 May 2025 5:41 PM IST
South Bengal Sees Rain for Second Day as Low Pressure Builds Over Bay
Kolkata and several parts of South Bengal received rain for the second consecutive day on Tuesday due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, the IMD said. Kolkata recorded 35.1 mm rainfall in 24 hours, and the system is expected to intensify, triggering heavy to very heavy showers in districts like South 24 Parganas, Kalimpong, and Alipurduar. The showers, attributed to pre-monsoon activity, disrupted traffic in the city, while moderate rain and gusty winds are forecast across more districts. - 27 May 2025 4:50 PM IST
Rajasthan Braces for Rain and Heatwave Over Next Few Days
The Meteorological Center Jaipur on Tuesday forecast thunderstorms and light to moderate rain in parts of Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Kota, and Jaipur divisions between May 27 and 29, while predicting a rise in maximum temperatures by 2–3°C across most of Rajasthan. Border areas of western Rajasthan may see heatwave conditions with temperatures touching 44–46°C. Light rainfall was recorded in some areas in the last 24 hours, with Kushalgarh in Banswara receiving the highest at 20 mm. - 27 May 2025 2:49 PM IST
Heavy Rains Disrupt Kerala, Floods, Landslides, and Power Cuts Hit Multiple Districts
Continuing heavy rains across Kerala on Tuesday caused widespread disruption with trains delayed due to uprooted trees on tracks, flooding in low-lying areas of Wayanad and Kannur, and traffic snarls from landslides in Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam. Hundreds, including isolated tribal communities, were shifted to relief camps as rivers swelled and over 600 houses were damaged, with 21 completely destroyed. Power outages sparked protests in Pathanamthitta, while the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert predicting very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in several districts.
- 27 May 2025 2:19 PM IST
Over 100 Sheep and Goats Killed by Lightning in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri
During seasonal migration in Rajouri’s Budhal area, lightning accompanied by a hailstorm struck a nomadic shepherds’ camp, killing over 100 sheep and goats; affected families have sought urgent compensation and rehabilitation support as officials assess the damage.
- 27 May 2025 2:15 PM IST
Over 9,000 Farmers and Fishermen Hit by Unseasonal Rains in Palghar
Unseasonal rains in early May have affected more than 9,000 farmers and fishermen in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, damaging crops on over 2,700 hectares, destroying or damaging more than 4,000 houses, and harming 101 boats; the district administration has submitted relief proposals totaling over Rs 10 crore to the state government for assistance from the State Disaster Response Fund.
- 27 May 2025 10:28 AM IST
Mumbai Receives 106 mm Rainfall; IMD Warns of More Showers
Mumbai recorded 106 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending Tuesday morning, with Nariman Point receiving a massive 252 mm, civic officials said. While suburban trains ran with minor delays, BEST buses and metro services mostly remained operational. The IMD has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds for the next 24 hours, following the early onset of the southwest monsoon. Monday’s downpour had flooded several low-lying areas and led to disruptions, including the temporary shutdown of Worli Naka’s new metro station. - 26 May 2025 8:07 PM IST
Delhi Logs Wettest May Ever as Rain, Thunderstorms Set to Continue
Cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and rain are forecast to persist in Delhi through May's final week, already declared the wettest May since 1901 with 186.4 mm of rain, surpassing the 165 mm record of 2008, the IMD said on Monday, adding that gusty winds up to 60 kmph and fluctuating temperatures between 25°C and 37°C are expected. - 26 May 2025 6:39 PM IST
Shinde blames early monsoon for Mumbai flooding, opposition slams BMC failure
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Monday blamed the early onset of monsoon and intense rainfall — over 200 mm in 12 hours — for flooding in Mumbai that disrupted traffic, calling it a "cloudburst-like" event. He said pre-monsoon works were planned for completion by June 10 but rains arrived 15 days early. As the BMC faced criticism, opposition leaders including Aaditya Thackeray and Nana Patole slammed the state government for poor preparedness, alleging corruption, neglect of drain cleaning, and failure to protect public infrastructure like Mantralaya from waterlogging. - 26 May 2025 4:59 PM IST
Maharashtra rains: 1 dead by lightning, 48 rescued; Mumbai records 135 mm rain
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra on Monday, leaving one dead in Raigad due to a lightning strike and prompting the rescue of 48 people from flooded areas. Districts like Pune, Satara, Solapur, and Raigad were worst hit, with Baramati reporting house collapses and family evacuations. Mumbai recorded 135.4 mm rain in 24 hours, causing waterlogging, power disruptions, and wall collapses, though no injuries were reported. NDRF teams have been deployed and CM Fadnavis is monitoring the situation, as the IMD warns of more rain and storms in the next 24 hours.
