Skymet Weather Forecast May 29: Thunderstorms, Dust Storms And Rain To Lash North India; Heatwave Relief Likely Over Delhi, UP And Haryana

By: Mahesh Palawat | Edited By: Arti Kumari
May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
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Key Takeaways:

  • Heat wave conditions are likely to ease over Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana within 24 hours.
  • Thunderstorms, dust storms and rain are expected across several North and East Indian states.
  • Rain activities are likely to intensify over the Western Himalayas.
  • Severe heat wave conditions continue over Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha.

The Weather Systems Over The Country

The Western Disturbance is seen as a cyclonic circulation over North Pakistan and adjoining areas at 3.1 km above mean sea level.

A cyclonic circulation persists over Punjab and adjoining regions at 1.5 km above mean sea level.

Another cyclonic circulation is positioned over central parts of Uttar Pradesh at lower levels.

A cyclonic circulation is also present over Northwest Odisha, extending up to 1.5 km above mean sea level.

A trough extends from Northwest Uttar Pradesh to the south coast of Odisha across the cyclonic circulation over Central Uttar Pradesh, Northeast Madhya Pradesh and Northwest Odisha at 0.9 km above mean sea level.

A north-south trough extends from North Bihar to South Telangana across Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, extending up to 1.5 km above mean sea level.

Another cyclonic circulation is present over the North Tamil Nadu coast at 5.8 km above mean sea level.

Weather Activities During The Last 24 Hours

During the last 24 hours, light to moderate rain with a few intense spells occurred over South Kerala, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and coastal Odisha.

Light to moderate rain occurred over Northeast India, West Bengal, Odisha, Interior Tamil Nadu, Coastal Karnataka, Lakshadweep and parts of Chhattisgarh.

Light rain and thunderstorms were reported over Southeast Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Goa and Telangana.

Severe heat wave conditions prevailed over parts of Madhya Pradesh, Southwest Uttar Pradesh, North Rajasthan, Vidarbha and isolated pockets of Haryana.

Heat wave conditions occurred over many parts of Rajasthan, South Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Telangana.

Forecast

During the next 24 hours, heat wave conditions are likely to abate over Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Haryana within the next 24 hours.

Rain accompanied by dust storms and thunderstorms is expected over many parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.

Rain and thunderstorms are likely over Northeast India, Jharkhand, Odisha, East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Karnataka, Interior Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Isolated to scattered light rain is possible over Goa and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Rain activities are expected to intensify over the Western Himalayas during the next 24 hours.

Heat wave conditions may persist over parts of West Uttar Pradesh and North Rajasthan today but are likely to abate by tomorrow.

Heat wave conditions are also possible over Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Interior Odisha, parts of Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

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Mahesh Palawat
Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change
Mr. Palawat, Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change, is a former Air Force boxer and a passionate weather enthusiast. Dedicated to tracking and predicting weather for the benefit of farmers and the general public, he has been an integral part of Skymet since its inception.
FAQ

Yes, conditions are favorable for further advance of the Southwest Monsoon over parts of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Andaman Sea during the next 2 to 3 days.

Northeast Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, West Assam, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands may witness heavy rainfall spells.

Severe heat wave conditions may persist over parts of West Uttar Pradesh and North Rajasthan, while heat wave conditions may continue across several central and northern states.

Disclaimer: This content is based on meteorological interpretation and climatological datasets assessed by Skymet’s forecasting team. While we strive to maintain scientific accuracy, weather patterns may evolve due to dynamic atmospheric conditions. This assessment is intended for informational purposes and should not be considered an absolute or guaranteed prediction.

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