Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Bay of Bengal Low Pressure to Bolster India's Monsoon Advance
A weather system is forming over the Bay of Bengal, which could bring more rain and extend the monsoon season across India.
The monsoon has already moved into some northern areas, and heavy rain has been seen in multiple places.
Overall, there has been more rain than usual recently, which is good for the country.
A low-pressure area is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal.
The low-pressure system may extend the monsoon across the entire country before July 8.
Monsoon has advanced into parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab.
Heavy rain has been recorded in various regions, including Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi.
Overall rainfall is up by +4% due to recent rain.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- What
- A low-pressure area is forming over the Bay of Bengal, which will likely influence the monsoon.
- When
- Expected to form by Thursday, with the monsoon potentially reaching the entire country before July 8.
- Where
- Bay of Bengal, with effects expected across India.
- Why
- To facilitate the monsoon's advance and bring rainfall to various regions.
- Expected Low Pressure Formation
- Thursday
- Monsoon's Potential Reach
- Entire country before July 8
- Overall Rainfall
- +4%
Sources
Many places in Rajasthan receive heavy showers in last 24 hours
IMD forecasts widespread rain in Bengal this week, heavy downpour in some areas
Bengal braces for widespread rain; IMD issues heavy rain alert in several districts - Telegraph India
Kolkata Set For Rainy Week: Yellow Alert Issued For June 25 - Check IMD Weather Forecast
Rajasthan’s Kota division receives light to moderate rain; orange alert issued for next 24 hours
IMD weather update: Heavy rains predicted in THESE states until June 30; yellow alert for Delhi today
Orange, yellow alerts for heavy rain issued in several districts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh as monsoon advances across Northern plains
