Skymet Podcast

In this podcast, Skymet’s Jatin Singh (MD), GP Sharma (President), and Mahesh Palawat (Vice President) present a detailed analysis of the Monsoon 2026 forecast . The team projects that the monsoon is likely to be around 6% below normal , placing it in the below-normal category (90%–95% of the Long Period Average) , while 96%–104% is considered normal. A key driver this season is the expected devel...

In this episode of the Skymet Podcast , weather expert Mahesh Palawat discusses the weather outlook for the next 2–3 days and up to a week , helping listeners plan their Christmas and holiday travel more safely. The episode focuses on Delhi-NCR , where falling temperatures have led to persistent cold and chilly conditions . It also explains how recent changes in wind speed and direction have contr...

In this episode of the Skymet Podcast , AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma , President – Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, explains the science behind the Polar Vortex in clear and simple terms. The Polar Vortex is a powerful circulation of extremely cold air and low pressure that typically remains confined over the North and South Poles . However, when this system weakens or becomes unstable , cold ai...

In this episode of the Skymet Podcast , AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma , President – Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, explains the science of air pollution and its complex relationship with climate change in simple, accessible terms. Large parts of North India , particularly Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, and Uttar Pradesh , are currently among the most polluted regions in the country, with AQI level...

In this episode of the Skymet Podcast , AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma , President – Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, breaks down the evolving La Niña scenario and its implications for India’s weather. El Niño and La Niña are key global climate drivers that influence weather patterns across the world, including India. In recent years, their impacts have shown noticeable shifts from historical tren...

In this episode of the Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma , President of Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, explains the track, potential impact, and most affected regions of Cyclone Montha . The storm is currently active near 12°N and 85°E and may intensify into a severe cyclonic storm within the next few hours. Montha is expected to make landfall near Kakinada coast in Andhra Pradesh b...

In this week’s Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma , President of Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, discusses in detail the formation and trajectory of the upcoming Cyclonic Storm “Montha (or Maantha)” over the Arabian Sea . The system is expected to develop as a low-pressure area around October 18–19 over the southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep region , gradually intensifying into a s...

In this week’s Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma , President of Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, shares insights as the Southwest Monsoon 2025 approaches its final phase. Recently, active systems over both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea have drawn the attention of meteorologists — especially Cyclone Shakti , the first major storm of the season, which followed an unusual and unp...

In this week’s Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma , President of Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, explains why the 2025 monsoon season has been unlike any other and how it will influence the coming months. The season, spanning June 1 to September 30 , ended at 108% of the Long Period Average (LPA) — a remarkable record in recent decades. He discusses how El Niño, La Niña, and neutral c...

In this week’s Skymet Weather Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma , President of Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, discusses the final phase and overall journey of the 2025 Southwest Monsoon . This year’s season was remarkable, as the monsoon withdrew from Delhi and North India on September 24 , a day earlier than the normal date of September 25 — the earliest since 2013 . However, monsoon with...

Our 50th episode marks not just a milestone, but the beginning of a new wave of conversations—diving deeper into the science, technology, and progress shaping our future. In this special edition, Skymet CTO Vivek Singh is joined by Dr. Kenji Takeda, Director of Research Incubation at Microsoft Research, to explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming weather and climate forecasting. At the...

In this week’s Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President of Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, discusses the current status of Monsoon 2025 and what to expect over the next 12–13 days. This year’s season has seen above-normal rainfall overall — 9% higher in June, 5% higher in July–August, and nearly 15–16% above normal in September. However, deficits remain in Bihar, eastern Uttar Pr...

In this week’s Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President of Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, explains the current status of Monsoon 2025’s onset and withdrawal. While pan-India rainfall has been near normal this year, predicting the exact date of withdrawal remains tricky due to subjective conditions such as moisture decline, satellite imagery, anticyclones, and circulation pattern...

In this week’s Skymet Podcast (EP-47), AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President of Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, discusses the unusual progress of Monsoon 2025 and what lies ahead. June, July, and August have all recorded above-normal rainfall, with the country achieving 102% of the Long Period Average (LPA) — a rare situation last witnessed in 2007. Although the beginning of August was relati...

In this week’s Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President of Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, explains how global oceanic factors are influencing the progress of Monsoon 2025. The Niño 3.4 index over the Pacific is currently at -0.4, pointing towards a developing La Niña phase which is considered favorable for the Indian monsoon. On the other hand, the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is h...

In this week’s Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President of Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, breaks down the current status and future outlook of Monsoon 2025. With two-thirds of the season now complete, rainfall has been above average, reaching 102% of the Long Period Average (LPA). While states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan have seen heavy showers, northeastern India (...

In this special episode of Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma (President, Meteorology & Climate Change, Skymet) discusses the revival of the 2025 Southwest Monsoon, which has turned active after a prolonged break. The “Break in Monsoon” that began in late July caused significant rainfall deficiency across central and western India, with a nationwide deficit of 31% at the start of August. Now,...

In this week’s Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President – Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, explains that Monsoon 2025 has now entered a “break phase” and highlights its impact across different regions of India. This episode delves deep into weakening monsoon activities, declining rainfall, and the weather forecast for the coming week. We also address the recent devastating cloudbu...

As Monsoon 2025 hits its halfway mark, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma decodes the rainfall trends so far — from surplus rains in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh to the risk of floods in Bihar and Northeast India. Learn what "Break in Monsoon" really means and why August–September will be crucial for farmers across India.

In this special episode of the Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President – Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, returns to discuss the unique characteristics of the 2025 Southwest Monsoon. June and July have both performed better than average, a first since 2013. AVM Sharma explains the phenomenon known as the “Break in Monsoon” – a period when the monsoon weakens temporarily and rainf...

In Episode 40 of the Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President – Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, analyzes the alarming monsoon situation in Bihar during 2025. With 45 days into the season, the state is reeling under a 55% rainfall deficit—raising concerns for agriculture, groundwater, and daily life. Sharma explains Bihar’s unique geography—Southern Plateau, Gangetic Plains, and S...

In this special episode of the Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma takes stock of the first 40 days of the Southwest Monsoon. This year’s monsoon has shown some unusual and fascinating trends compared to previous years. He explains how the monsoon advances through two main branches—Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal—and how these work together to drench the country. The episode also breaks down the...

In Episode 37 of the Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President – Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, discusses the early onset and current progress of Monsoon 2025, which covered the entire country by June 29—nine days ahead of schedule. He highlights how both the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea branches played a crucial role in its advancement. While Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Prad...

In this episode of the Skymet Weather Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President – Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, breaks down the key oceanic and atmospheric drivers influencing the 2025 Southwest Monsoon. He explains the role of ENSO, IOD, SOI, and MJO, and how their current neutral to weak phases are affecting the monsoon’s pace and distribution across India. The episode explores why t...

In this special episode of the Skymet Weather Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President – Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, dives deep into the unique characteristics of the 2025 Southwest Monsoon. This year’s monsoon has been notably early and unusually dynamic compared to previous years. The episode explains how the monsoon travels through two distinct branches — the Arabian Sea and the...