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Monsoon to surge over Bay of Bengal as Delhi Varanasi and Raipur get storms amid heatwave

India
Published on 13 May 2026
Monsoon to surge over Bay of Bengal as Delhi Varanasi and Raipur get storms amid heatwave

IMD predicts monsoon advance while heatwave grips much

Delhi, Varanasi and Raipur are seeing rain and storm activity as the southwest monsoon is forecast to advance over parts of the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. The development comes despite severe heatwave conditions persisting across northwestern and central India, highlighting how quickly weather patterns are shifting across regions. IMD updates are key for next-day disruptions.

  • Rain and storms hit Delhi, Varanasi and Raipur
  • IMD forecasts monsoon advance over Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea
  • Severe heatwave continues in northwestern and central India
  • Sharp regional contrast suggests volatile weather in coming days
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