ISRO Image Shows a Sharp Cloud Split Across India
India’s weather now looks split from space. A new ISRO satellite image shows thick clouds over the east and south. Meanwhile, large parts of the west and northwest stay relatively clear.
INSAT-3DS captured the scene on Friday, September 25. The satellite used its thermal infrared channel at 10.83 micrometres. That view maps cloud cover across India and nearby countries.
A broad, bright cloud mass stands out first. It stretches from the Bay of Bengal into eastern and northeastern India. Extra cloud bands also sit over the southern peninsula and nearby seas. In contrast, western and northwestern India look far more open. The divide appears sharp in a single frame.
The timing matters. The southwest monsoon is now withdrawing over some regions. At the same time, other atmospheric systems still feed rain elsewhere. Moisture-laden winds and low-pressure zones can build clouds over the east and the Bay of Bengal. However, one satellite image cannot name the exact system behind the pattern.
INSAT-3DS belongs to India’s meteorological satellite programme. It tracks clouds, temperature, humidity, and other weather signals. Its thermal infrared sensor reads radiation from Earth and the air. As a result, meteorologists can watch cloud patterns even at night.
The India Meteorological Department uses these observations. Forecasters rely on them to monitor severe weather and track moving systems. This latest image shows how quickly conditions can change across the country. Different air masses can produce two weather stories at once.
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