Skymet Podcast

In this special episode of the Skymet Weather Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President – Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, discusses the progress of the 2025 Southwest Monsoon. The monsoon began with record-breaking speed, hitting both Kerala and Northeast India simultaneously on May 24 — eight days ahead of schedule. Within just two days, it reached Mumbai, much earlier than the usual Ju...

In this episode of the Skymet Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma delves into one of the most dangerous and deadly natural phenomena — lightning . This topic was selected based on audience suggestions, as incidents of lightning strikes rise sharply during the pre-monsoon season, often resulting in significant loss of life and property. After earthquakes, lightning is considered one of the deadliest n...

In this special episode of the Skymet Weather Podcast, AVM (Retd.) G.P. Sharma, President of Meteorology & Climate Change at Skymet, discusses the early onset and widespread advance of Monsoon 2025. By May 24, the monsoon had already covered a large region, progressing faster than usual. Skymet had earlier forecasted an above-normal monsoon for 2025, and current data support this prediction. This...

In this episode of the Skymet Podcast, AVM GP Sharma discusses the recent Delhi-to-Srinagar flight that encountered severe weather mid-air. Drawing from his own experience in the armed forces, our expert analyzes the incident and explains what happens when even the pilots, cabin crew, and those in the cockpit are caught unaware by sudden weather threats. How does rapidly changing weather turn into...

In this special episode, Air Vice Marshal G.P. Sharma dives into a crucial and timely topic — Artificial Rain . What exactly is this technology? How is it implemented? And why is Delhi repeatedly considering it as a solution? With the monsoon approaching Kerala and normal rains expected, certain regions may still fall short of adequate rainfall. Artificial rain, a process that induces precipitatio...

In Episode 30 of the Skymet Podcast, Air Vice Marshal GP Sharma (Retd.), President of Meteorology at Skymet, discusses the early onset of the Southwest Monsoon 2025. The monsoon has entered the South Andaman Sea on May 13, which is 8–9 days ahead of its usual schedule. If it reaches Kerala around May 27 ±2 days, it will mark the earliest onset since 2009. AVM Sharma breaks down the significance of...

Pre-Monsoon Storms: Why They Occur and How Does It Affect Aircraft | Skymet Podcast EP-29 In this episode of the Skymet Podcast, we dive into the volatile pre-monsoon season that’s gripping large parts of India. With dust storms, strong winds, thunderclouds, lightning, and hailstorms becoming frequent, the skies are turning unpredictable — not just for residents but also for aviation. Our experts...

In this special episode of the Skymet Podcast, we turn our focus to the tragic cloudburst that recently struck Ramban in Jammu & Kashmir, claiming lives and causing widespread damage. Our experts unravel the science behind cloudbursts- what triggers these sudden downpours, why they are so frequent in hilly regions, and how we can prepare better to reduce their devastating impact. From early warnin...

In this special episode of the Skymet Podcast, Air Vice Marshal G.P. Sharma and Mahesh Palwat break down the recent developments in global climate patterns, focusing on the weakening of La Niña and the shift to neutral conditions in the equatorial Pacific.  They have explained how the rise in sea surface temperatures signals the end of La Niña and why this transition is critical for India's monsoo...

In Part 2 of this special episode, Air Vice Marshal GP Sharma and Mahesh Palawat take the monsoon forecast a step further with region-wise and month-wise rainfall distribution across India for the Southwest Monsoon 2025. Between June 1 and September 30, India is expected to receive 3% more rainfall than normal. While the long-period average is 868.6 mm, this year’s seasonal rainfall could reach ar...

In this special episode of our podcast series, Air Vice Marshal GP Sharma and Mahesh Palawat have brought you the much-awaited detailed analysis of the Indian Monsoon for the year 2025.   This episode unveils Skymet's comprehensive forecast for the Southwest Monsoon 2025, explaining how the monsoon is likely to behave from June to September. We break down rainfall predictions for every state, mont...

In this special and exclusive 26th episode of the Skymet Podcast series, Air Vice Marshal G.P. Sharma unravels the mystery of April cyclones- why do they form in the Bay of Bengal but rarely make landfall in India? How does this phenomenon relate to the upcoming monsoon? Plus, get insights into the April 2025 forecast, expected storm activity and historical trends showing why only two major cyclon...

In this episode, our experts analyze the weather outlook for the last days of March across Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Will pre-monsoon activities pick up in April? How intense will the heatwave be? and what are the chances of hailstorms? Plus, get insights into this year’s monsoon update and what it means for the months ahead. Tune i...

In this episode, our experts AVM GP Sharma and Mahesh Palawat discuss the weakening La Niña and its potential impact on the Indian Monsoon. While La Niña has formed, it remains weak, with sea surface temperatures in the equatorial eastern Pacific starting to rise again. This indicates that La Niña may soon transition to a neutral phase, which is expected to persist during the onset of the monsoon....

In this episode, our experts, AVM GP Sharma and Mahesh Palawat, have brought the discussion on avalanches—why they occur, their effects, and how the public can stay safe during the hazard. This effective conversation sheds light on how heavy snowfall can set off these powerful snow slides, causing destruction and endangering lives, especially in high-altitude areas above 10,000 feet (ca. 3 km). So...

In this episode, expert meteorologists, AVM GP Sharma and Mahesh Palawat have further explained the impact of the developing La Nina on the 2025 monsoon. They have explained how the odds of a favourable monsoon remain high this year with La Niña conditions expected to persist or shift to neutral, benefitting our farmers along with the absence of El Niño further strengthening the chances of ensurin...

In this episode of the Skymet Podcast, our experts, AVM GP Sharma and Mahesh Palawat, break down La Niña’s arrival, its current state, and its potential impact on this year’s monsoon. They analyze the probability of La Niña persisting until the monsoon, with some weather models predicting its continuation while others indicate a shift to neutral conditions. Tune in as we have simplified the scienc...

In this episode, our expert meteorologists, AVM GP Sharma and Mahesh Palawat break down the reason for unusual weather shifts, their impact on farmers and what lies ahead. Can this rain save the crops? Or is this just the beginning of a bigger challenge? Tune in to find out. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & Audible and share your reviews with us. 

Our expert meteorologist, AVM GP Sharma shares his expertise on this year's unusual winter, evaluating the notable rain-shortfall in North India and its far-reaching consequences in this episode. He has explained the effect of the extended dry season on rabi crops and its impact on water availability as well as agricultural productivity. Along with the forecast for upcoming days, AVM Sharma also e...

Our weather experts, AVM GP Sharma and Mahesh Palawat, talk about the current winter season and its peculiar trends in this episode of the Skymet Podcast. Although January and February are usually the coldest months of the year, Delhi has not recorded any cold waves this month (in January) and temperatures have been rising. With northern regions like Delhi and Kashmir experiencing mild conditions,...

In this special Republic Day edition of Skymet Podcast, our expert meteorologists, AVM GP Sharma and Mahesh Palawat, bring some interesting weather-related trivia facts to you as they discuss the role of weather during the grand celebrations in Delhi and across India. As the national capital is currently transitioning from unseasonal warmth to a pleasant and chillier spell, we explain to you how t...

Our meteorological experts AVM GP Sharma and Mr. Mahesh Palawat continue to investigate La Nina in this episode. After a long-term speculation, NOAA has finally officially proclaimed, changing the ENSO alert system's status from "watch" to "advisory." While some agencies, including the CPC ( Climate Prediction Centre) and BoM (Bureau of Meteorology), project a longer duration for La Nina, others r...

In this episode, we explore winter in the Indian Himalayas with emphasis on the occurrence of Chillai-Kalaan, the most severe 40-day winter season in Jammu & Kashmir. Our expert meteorologists AVM GP Sharma and Mr. Mahesh Palawat converse about the snowfall patterns in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir this season and contrast them with the past years. We examine the difficulties c...

In this episode of the Skymet Podcast, our weather expert Mahesh Palawat explores the hype surrounding La Niña and discusses its background and importance as it makes headlines on social media and the press. Although early monsoon forecasts indicated that La Niña would provide above-normal rains, the phenomena have not yet materialized. Although in a weak form, global models now predict that it wi...

In this episode of the Skymet Podcast, our experts AVM GP Sharma and Mahesh Palawat, both ex-Air Force personnel, delve into the fascinating yet critical topic of air turbulence, a significant weather hazard for both aviators and air travellers. The Science behind Clear Air Turbulence (CAT), an imperceptible and erratic phenomenon that threatens flight safety, is revealed. Discover how abrupt chan...