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Monsoon hits Kerala May 26 six days early while IMD warns 2026 rain will be below normal

Monsoon hits Kerala May 26 six days early while IMD warns 2026 rain will be below normal

India’s southwest monsoon is expected to begin over Kerala on May 26, six days earlier than the normal June 1 date, according to IMD. The early onset matters because it kickstarts sowing of kharif crops such as rice, pulses, oilseeds, cotton and sugarcane. But the season comes with a warning: IMD forecasts 2026 rainfall at 92% of the long-period average, citing El Nino concerns. Meanwhile, heatwave to severe heatwave conditions persist over northwest and central India.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
IMD unveils AI monsoon forecasting to predict rains up to four weeks ahead for farmers

IMD unveils AI monsoon forecasting to predict rains up to four weeks ahead for farmers

India Meteorological Department has launched an AI-enabled monsoon advance forecasting system, along with a high-resolution spatial rainfall forecast for Uttar Pradesh. The services are designed to deliver precise, location-specific rainfall information up to four weeks in advance. IMD says this will help farmers and other stakeholders make better decisions as monsoon planning depends on timely and accurate weather forecasts.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Monsoon set to hit Bay of Bengal soon but IMD warns of below average rains ahead

Monsoon set to hit Bay of Bengal soon but IMD warns of below average rains ahead

The southwest monsoon is expected to reach the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Islands by the week’s end, signaling the start of India’s critical rainfall season. But the India Meteorological Department is forecasting below-average rainfall for the country overall, raising concerns for water supply and farm output. Crops such as paddy, pulses, and oilseeds depend on timely rains.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
IMD flags timely southwest monsoon as Australia shift boosts hopes for India rains

IMD flags timely southwest monsoon as Australia shift boosts hopes for India rains

India’s southwest monsoon may be on track this year, with IMD forecasts pointing to heavy rainfall and storms across parts of southern India over the next week. Weather agencies say intensifying pre-monsoon showers and shifting atmospheric patterns over Australia are aligning in a way that could support timely monsoon onset, offering early relief from the heat.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 8 May 2026
April rains drive a dengue surge in Delhi with mosquito breeding exploding across neighborhoods

April rains drive a dengue surge in Delhi with mosquito breeding exploding across neighborhoods

Delhi is grappling with a fast-rising dengue outbreak as April’s erratic rains leave behind stagnant water that fuels mosquito breeding. Reports say more than half of the year’s dengue cases have already been recorded since April began, prompting civic agencies to step up anti-larval and control measures. Authorities are also monitoring malaria and chikungunya alongside dengue.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Rains return to northern India as Delhi expects thunderstorms and brief relief from heat

Rains return to northern India as Delhi expects thunderstorms and brief relief from heat

Relief is on the way in parts of northern India as rains develop after intense heat. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 24.6°C and the India Meteorological Department expects thunderstorms with rain. The forecast points to short-term cooling, though weather can change quickly as monsoon-linked conditions shift across the region.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026

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IMD warns above normal heatwave days in parts of India this May

IMD warns above normal heatwave days in parts of India this May

The IMD forecasts above-normal heatwave days in May for the Himalayan foothills, the east coast, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Minimum temperatures are likely to run above normal across most of India, though parts of northwest and central regions may see exceptions. Rainfall is expected to be above normal in most areas, with fewer chances in some eastern regions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026
IMD warns of above normal May rainfall but hotter nights and pockets of heatwaves

IMD warns of above normal May rainfall but hotter nights and pockets of heatwaves

India is set for a mixed May, with IMD projecting above-normal rainfall nationwide. While maximum temperatures in many regions may stay normal to below normal, southern peninsular areas could see hotter days. Warmer nights are expected across the country, and IMD has flagged possible heatwave conditions in specific pockets, even as rains increase.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026
India may get 40 more unusually hot days yearly for decades study warns

India may get 40 more unusually hot days yearly for decades study warns

New projections by CEEW warn that India is likely to experience 15 to 40 additional unusually hot days each year over the next two decades. The change won’t be limited to daytime heat, with unusually warm nights also expected to rise—straining health and productivity. Central and southern regions may face sharper increases, alongside more frequent heavy rainfall events.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Orange alert issued for Bihar Odisha Jharkhand as IMD flags thunderstorms and severe rain ahead

Orange alert issued for Bihar Odisha Jharkhand as IMD flags thunderstorms and severe rain ahead

The IMD has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms across Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. It also expects thunderstorm activity in Punjab and Haryana, with temperatures possibly dropping by 2-4°C. Over the next week, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in northeast India, raising concerns for disruptions and localized flooding.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026

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IMD Predicts Light Rains for Delhi Chandigarh Haryana as Rajasthan UP Get Heatwave Relief

IMD Predicts Light Rains for Delhi Chandigarh Haryana as Rajasthan UP Get Heatwave Relief

IMD says Delhi, Chandigarh and Haryana may see light rainfall today, offering some local relief. Meanwhile Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh could cool after a heatwave stretch. For northwest India, IMD expects no major change in maximum temperatures until Tuesday, then a gradual fall of 3 to 5°C on Wednesday and Thursday.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
WMO warns El Nino likely by May July 2026 with hotter land and shifting rains

WMO warns El Nino likely by May July 2026 with hotter land and shifting rains

The World Meteorological Organisation says the Equatorial Pacific is shifting as sea surface temperatures rise, making a return of El Niño likely by May to July 2026. Its Global Seasonal Climate Update also predicts nearly global dominance of above normal land surface temperatures, alongside uneven rainfall patterns across regions—raising concerns for heat stress and water planning worldwide.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 25 Apr 2026
IMD forecasts normal monsoons nationwide but regional rainfall still swings wildly

IMD forecasts normal monsoons nationwide but regional rainfall still swings wildly

The IMD projects monsoon rainfall will hit about 100% of the Long Period Average for India, with a small model error margin. But the catch is regional: monsoon patterns have historically varied sharply across different parts of the country, meaning “normal” overall may not feel normal everywhere.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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