IMD Forecasts Slightly Warmer November with Below‑Normal Rainfall in Most of India
TL;DR
- November expected to be warmer than usual across India
- Most regions will see below‑normal rainfall, except central, northwest and northeast areas
- Peninsular India may miss typical winter monsoon rains
- A depression over the Bay of Bengal could intensify into a cyclonic storm named Murasu
- The forecast may aid wheat growers in rain‑fed regions such as Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
The IMD has issued a November outlook indicating that the month will likely be slightly warmer than normal, with higher maximum and minimum temperatures across most parts of India. It also projects below‑normal rainfall in most regions, except for some areas in central, northwest and northeast India where rainfall is expected to be normal to above normal. This pattern could benefit wheat crops in rain‑fed zones such as Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The outlook notes that a depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm, named Murasu, which may bring heavy rain to the coasts of south Andhra Pradesh and north Tamil Nadu. The forecast also highlights that monthly rainfall for November over south Peninsular India is likely to be below normal, with an average of 118.7 mm historically, and that October’s rainfall was the sixth lowest since 2001.
Why It Matters
The Indian Meteorological Department’s November outlook highlights temperature and rainfall patterns that can affect agriculture, water resources, and weather‑related planning across India. For readers in the United States and Canada, the forecast underscores the global reach of Indian weather systems and their potential influence on international trade and climate discussions. Understanding these patterns helps stakeholders in all three countries anticipate agricultural outputs and manage supply chains that may be sensitive to Indian monsoon behavior.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 8:14:36 PM · Reported with: Times of India
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