India Weather Alert: Goa on Red, Mumbai & Delhi Brace for Heavy Rain as Monsoon Looms

IMD issues red and orange alerts across multiple states; heavy rain, gusty winds, and thunderstorms expected from May 23 to 29.

May 24, 2025 | India’s monsoon season is making a dramatic entry, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for parts of Goa and the Konkan region. Mumbai and nearby areas are under an orange alert, bracing for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching up to 60 kmph.

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Goa and Konkan: Red Alert for Intense Rainfall

The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Konkan and Goa, urging residents to stay vigilant and prepared to move to safer locations if necessary.

Mumbai and Surrounding Areas: Orange Alert in Effect

Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Sindhudurg, and the Pune and Satara ghats are under an orange alert today. The city witnessed heavy rainfall on May 22, and more downpours are on the way.

Delhi: Pre-Monsoon Showers Expected

Delhi is set to see thunderstorms and showers on May 24, with partly cloudy skies and sporadic rainfall expected until May 27.

Kerala: Monsoon Arrival & Fishing Ban

Heavy rains have triggered red alerts in Kerala, including Thiruvananthapuram, with surface winds up to 50 kmph. Fishing has been banned along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coasts from May 24-27, while INCOIS has warned of 3.5-meter-high waves on Saturday.

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Andhra Pradesh & Jharkhand: Thunderstorms & Gusty Winds

• Andhra Pradesh: IMD predicts five consecutive days of thunderstorms, gusty winds (up to 60 kmph), and localized heavy rain in coastal and Rayalaseema regions.
• Jharkhand: Thunderstorms, rain, and winds (40-50 kmph) are forecast in areas like Ranchi, Gumla, and Hazaribag. An orange alert is in place, with expectations of large excess rainfall next week.

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Key Takeaways:

✅ Goa & Konkan: Red alert, heavy rain, possible extreme rain on May 25
✅ Mumbai: Orange alert, strong winds up to 60 kmph
✅ Delhi: Pre-monsoon thunderstorms and showers
✅ Kerala: Red alert in Thiruvananthapuram, fishing banned
✅ Andhra Pradesh & Jharkhand: Extended spells of thunderstorms and strong winds

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