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India Braces for Monsoon Amidst Scorching Heatwaves
21 May
Summary
- Monsoon expected to reach Kerala on May 26, 2026.
- Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions persist in North and Central India.
- Thunderstorms, squalls, and heavy rain alerts issued across various regions.
India is currently experiencing a stark contrast in weather patterns as the monsoon season approaches. Severe heatwave conditions are persisting across Northwest, Central, and East India, with extreme heat expected to continue until at least May 26, 2026. Nights are also anticipated to be uncomfortably hot in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
In anticipation of the monsoon's onset, which is projected to reach Kerala on May 26, 2026, alerts for thunderstorms, squalls, and heavy rainfall have been issued for numerous regions. These include parts of Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Northeast India, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Lakshadweep. The monsoon is expected to advance further into the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal over the next few days.
