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Varanasi Weather Alert: Rain, Hailstorms Forecast Until May 31
29 May
Summary
- Varanasi to experience thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms until May 31.
- Temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius before the recent showers.
- Monsoon onset in Kerala delayed due to weakened monsoon winds.
Varanasi is anticipating a significant shift in weather as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms from now until May 31. These conditions follow a period of scorching heat, with temperatures peaking at 40 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Despite the recent showers, the heatwave is expected to gradually subside as pre-monsoon conditions become more prevalent, bringing increased cloudiness.
The monsoon's arrival across India has seen some adjustments. The IMD had initially forecast the monsoon to reach Kerala by May 26, earlier than its typical June 1 start. However, this onset was delayed due to weakened monsoon winds and a lack of sustained rainfall activity along the Kerala coast. This weakening was linked to cyclonic activity in the Bay of Bengal.
For residents in northern India facing extreme heat, the question of the monsoon's arrival is pressing. Currently, the IMD has not indicated any delays for the monsoon's progress in this region. Despite the ongoing Nautapa period, temperatures are expected to remain within normal ranges due to the anticipated weather changes.
