A major change in weather is being seen across India. In its latest bulletin released on May 23, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and heatwaves in many states.
While several states are facing intense heat, more than 15 states may receive heavy rainfall and strong storms today. According to IMD, thunderstorms with wind speeds of 50-60 kmph are likely in many areas.
At the same time, the Southwest Monsoon is moving forward quickly. Weather conditions are becoming favorable for the monsoon to advance further into parts of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal over the next 2-3 days.
Western Disturbance Active, Weather to Stay Unstable
The Meteorological Department said a Western Disturbance is currently active over Jammu and nearby areas in the form of cyclonic circulation. A trough has also formed from South Bihar to northern coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Because of these weather systems, many parts of the country are expected to witness rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds today.
Extremely Heavy Rain Alert for Northeast and East India
The biggest rainfall warning has been issued for northeastern and eastern states.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in:
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Meghalaya
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim may also receive record-breaking rainfall today.
Heavy Rain Likely in South India
Several southern states are also expected to receive heavy rainfall today.
States Under Rain Alert
Kerala and Mahe
Lakshadweep
Tamil Nadu
Puducherry and Karaikal
Andhra Pradesh
Interior Karnataka
Heavy rain is also possible in:
Nagaland
Manipur
Mizoram
Tripura
Thunderstorms and Hailstorm Warning Issued
According to IMD, severe thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds are likely in:
Andhra Pradesh
Interior Karnataka
Coastal Andhra Pradesh
Yanam
Rayalaseema
Wind speeds may reach 50-60 kmph and gust up to 70 kmph in some places.
Himachal Pradesh may also witness heavy hailstorms and thunderstorms today.
Strong Winds Alert in Many States
Lightning and winds of 40-50 kmph are expected in many states, including:
Bihar
Jharkhand
Odisha
Punjab
Uttarakhand
West Bengal
Sikkim
Telangana
Konkan and Goa
Central Maharashtra
Marathwada
Assam and Meghalaya
Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh may also see strong storms and rainfall.
Arunachal Pradesh may witness winds of 30-40 kmph, while coastal Karnataka and northeastern states could also experience thunderstorms with lightning.
Heatwave Continues in Many Parts of India
Even though many states are getting rain relief, severe heatwave conditions continue in several regions.
A severe to very severe heatwave alert has been issued for:
Eastern Uttar Pradesh
Eastern Madhya Pradesh
Vidarbha region of Maharashtra
Heatwave conditions are also expected in:
Western Uttar Pradesh
Western Madhya Pradesh
Bihar
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Odisha
Punjab
Rajasthan
Telangana
Coastal Andhra Pradesh
Haryana
Chandigarh
Delhi
Humidity and Hot Nights to Trouble People
People in Gangetic West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal may face uncomfortable humidity and sticky heat today.
Night temperatures are also expected to remain higher than normal in parts of:
Uttar Pradesh
Vidarbha
Odisha
Telangana
This may lead to warm and uncomfortable nights.
Fishermen Advised Not to Enter the Sea
The Meteorological Department has warned fishermen against going into the sea due to strong winds.
Wind speeds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, are expected near:
Kerala-Karnataka coast
Lakshadweep
Maldives region
Southeast Arabian Sea
Gulf of Mannar
Southern Bay of Benga
