Heavy Rain Warning Issued For 12 States As IMD Predicts Intense Monsoon Activity Over Coming Days
India is witnessing sharply contrasting weather conditions as several northern states continue to reel under an intense heatwave while parts of the south and northeast prepare for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department has released a fresh forecast warning of severe heat conditions in parts of North India alongside rain-related alerts for multiple states over the coming days.
The southwest monsoon has made further progress and has now fully covered the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. According to the latest forecast, monsoon currents are likely to reach Kerala around 26 May, marking the beginning of the seasonal transition for mainland India.
Heavy showers are also likely at isolated locations in Assam and Meghalaya, particularly around 21 and 22 May. Arunachal Pradesh may experience intense rainfall activity in selected regions during the same period.
The department has advised residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious, especially in regions prone to waterlogging and reduced visibility during storms.
In Bihar, weather conditions may remain unsettled between 19 May and 21 May, with the possibility of dust storms and thunderstorms in several districts. Similar alerts have been issued for Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal, where strong surface winds are expected during the early part of the week.
The changing weather pattern is likely to bring temporary relief from rising temperatures in some areas, although localised disruptions caused by strong winds and lightning cannot be ruled out.
Heavy rainfall is likely over Kerala and Mahe during the ongoing weather spell. Lakshadweep is also expected to receive intense showers on multiple days this week as moisture levels continue to rise over the region.
The approaching monsoon is gradually intensifying cloud formation and rainfall activity across coastal areas, indicating the steady advance of the rainy season towards the Indian mainland.
Western Uttar Pradesh is likely to witness prolonged heatwave conditions until 24 May, while eastern parts of the state may also experience extremely hot weather during the initial phase of the week.
Madhya Pradesh is expected to remain affected by severe heat conditions in the short term, particularly in areas already recording unusually high temperatures.
Rajasthan is additionally expected to experience warm night conditions, which can increase discomfort levels and reduce relief after sunset. Continuous exposure to high temperatures may raise health concerns, particularly for children, senior citizens and outdoor workers.
Authorities have advised people to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours and follow local weather advisories as conditions continue to evolve across the country.
The southwest monsoon has made further progress and has now fully covered the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. According to the latest forecast, monsoon currents are likely to reach Kerala around 26 May, marking the beginning of the seasonal transition for mainland India.
Heavy Rainfall Likely In Northeastern States
The weather department has predicted widespread rainfall activity across several northeastern states over the next week. Areas including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram are expected to witness thunderstorms accompanied by rain during different phases of the coming days.Heavy showers are also likely at isolated locations in Assam and Meghalaya, particularly around 21 and 22 May. Arunachal Pradesh may experience intense rainfall activity in selected regions during the same period.
The department has advised residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious, especially in regions prone to waterlogging and reduced visibility during storms.
Strong Winds And Thunderstorm Warning In Eastern India
Eastern states are also expected to experience unstable weather conditions. The IMD has forecast gusty winds and thunderstorm activity over several regions for the next few days.In Bihar, weather conditions may remain unsettled between 19 May and 21 May, with the possibility of dust storms and thunderstorms in several districts. Similar alerts have been issued for Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal, where strong surface winds are expected during the early part of the week.
The changing weather pattern is likely to bring temporary relief from rising temperatures in some areas, although localised disruptions caused by strong winds and lightning cannot be ruled out.
Kerala And Lakshadweep To Receive Heavy Showers
Southern parts of the country are also expected to see increased rainfall activity as monsoon conditions strengthen over the Arabian Sea.Heavy rainfall is likely over Kerala and Mahe during the ongoing weather spell. Lakshadweep is also expected to receive intense showers on multiple days this week as moisture levels continue to rise over the region.
The approaching monsoon is gradually intensifying cloud formation and rainfall activity across coastal areas, indicating the steady advance of the rainy season towards the Indian mainland.
Heatwave Conditions Continue Across North India
Even as rain affects many parts of the country, North and Central India remain under the grip of severe heat. Several states are expected to continue experiencing extreme daytime temperatures over the coming days.Western Uttar Pradesh is likely to witness prolonged heatwave conditions until 24 May, while eastern parts of the state may also experience extremely hot weather during the initial phase of the week.
Madhya Pradesh is expected to remain affected by severe heat conditions in the short term, particularly in areas already recording unusually high temperatures.
Delhi, Rajasthan And Neighbouring States On Alert
The heatwave is also expected to persist across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Weather officials have warned that temperatures may remain significantly above normal in these regions until at least 24 May.Rajasthan is additionally expected to experience warm night conditions, which can increase discomfort levels and reduce relief after sunset. Continuous exposure to high temperatures may raise health concerns, particularly for children, senior citizens and outdoor workers.
Authorities have advised people to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours and follow local weather advisories as conditions continue to evolve across the country.
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