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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall across several Indian states and cities from May 21 to May 24, 2025. This weather pattern is influenced by a developing cyclonic circulation over the east-central Arabian Sea near the Karnataka coast, expected to intensify into a low-pressure area around May 22.Delhi is expected to experience thunderstorms with rain on May 21, providing some relief from the prevailing heatwave. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 39°C, down from 41.8°C recorded on May 20. Similar weather conditions are anticipated on May 22.The IMD has issued orange and yellow alerts across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune, and Konkan regions, anticipating heavy to very heavy rainfall from May 21 to May 24. This is due to a developing low-pressure system over the east-central Arabian Sea. Residents are advised to stay updated with IMD advisories and take necessary precautions during this period.Coastal Karnataka is under a red alert for May 21, with forecasts of extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning accompanied by strong surface winds. South interior Karnataka, including Bengaluru, is expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall through May 26. Recent heavy rains in Bengaluru have caused significant damage, resulting in three fatalities due to electrocution.The IMD has forecasted isolated heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh, particularly in the south coastal, north coastal, and Rayalaseema regions for the next two days. Previously, districts such as Bapatla, Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, and Srikakulam experienced significant rainfall, leading to waterlogging and traffic issues. An upper air cyclonic circulation and trough from the Bay of Bengal are causing the persistent rainfall, also leading to a drop in maximum temperatures by 5–9°C.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for Telangana, including Hyderabad, forecasting heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the next few days. This weather pattern is attributed to a developing cyclonic circulation over the east-central Arabian Sea near the Karnataka coast, expected to intensify into a low-pressure area around May 22.Deccan ChronicleIn Hyderabad, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds (30–40 km/h) are expected through May 23. The maximum daytime temperatures are anticipated to remain between 32°C and 34°C, providing some relief from the recent heat.On May 21, 2025, Dehradun experienced early morning rainfall, providing relief from the prevailing heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts light to moderate rain or thunderstorms in several hilly districts of Uttarakhand, including Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, Almora, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh, over the next few days. In the plains, isolated areas may witness very light to light rain accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 km/h during the afternoon.Guwahati faced severe flooding on May 20, 2025, following heavy overnight rainfall, with areas like Zoo Road, Nabin Nagar, Hatigaon, Ganeshguri, and Maligaon significantly affected. The IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall across Assam, including Guwahati, over the next two to three days, with isolated areas potentially receiving up to 200 mm of rain. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rainfall.Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 30-50 kmph are likely over Tamil Nadu during the next seven days. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over the Ghat areas of Tamil Nadu on May 20, with heavy rainfall over coastal regions on May 21 and 22.Kerala is expected to receive significant rainfall over the next seven days. The IMD stated that the southwest monsoon may reach Kerala within the next four to five days, marking an early onset compared to the usual June 1 arrival.DTN APACThe IMD has forecasted heavy rain in the northern districts of West Bengal and thunderstorms in the southern parts till May 23. An upper air cyclonic circulation over north Bangladesh and favorable wind patterns from the Bay of Bengal are leading to enhanced thunderstorms with gusty winds, along with heavy rainfall over some districts of the state.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Gujarat, predicting light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms across various districts from May 21 to May 26, 2025. This weather pattern is influenced by a developing cyclonic circulation over the northeast Arabian Sea.According to the IMD's latest bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected at isolated places in the districts of North Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Sabarkantha, Aravalli, Kheda, Anand, Panchmahal, Dahod, and Mahisagar. Similar conditions are anticipated in all districts of South Gujarat, such as Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, and Tapi, as well as in Daman and Dadra Nagar Haveli. In the Saurashtra region, districts like Surendranagar, Botad, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gir Somnath, Morbi, and Diu are also likely to experience rainfall during this period.Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 30-50 kmph are likely over Northeast India during the next seven days. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected over Arunachal Pradesh on May 20 and during May 22-26; Assam and Meghalaya, and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura during May 20-26, with isolated very heavy rainfall over Assam and Meghalaya on May 20 and 21.The southwest monsoon is likely to set over Kerala during the week of May 22 to May 28. There is also the possibility of the simultaneous advance of the southwest monsoon over Northeast India during the same period.India Meteorological DepartmentResidents in the affected regions are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during this period of intense rainfall.
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