IMD Weather Update: Monsoon Arrives Early in India with Heavy Rain Forecast

IMD Weather Update: Monsoon Forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a detailed weather advisory predicting extensive rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds across multiple regions in India from May 26 to May 31, 2025. Many areas are likely to face extremely heavy rainfall, which could disrupt daily life and impact agriculture, transportation, and public safety. The southwest monsoon made its landfall in Kerala on Saturday, May 24, marking the earliest arrival on the Indian mainland since 2009. This onset occurred eight days ahead of the usual date of June 1, as per the IMD's earlier forecast of May 27.

The Northern Limit of Monsoon is currently positioned at 15.5°N/55°E, 15.5°N/60°E, 16°N/65°E, 16.5°N/70°E, passing through locations such as Devgad, Belagavi, Haveri, Mandya, Dharmapuri, Chennai, 15°N/83°E, 18°N/87°E, 20°N/89°E, Aizawl, Kohima, 26.5°N/95°E, and 27°N/97°E.

The IMD has indicated that conditions are favorable for the southwest monsoon to advance further into parts of the central Arabian Sea, Maharashtra (including Mumbai), Karnataka (including Bengaluru), parts of Andhra Pradesh, the remaining areas of Tamil Nadu, and additional regions in the northeastern states over the next three days.

A red alert has been issued for several districts in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu due to the anticipated severe weather conditions.