The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather forecasts predicting heatwave conditions in parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (UP), and Bihar over the next few days. Meanwhile, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across Northeast India, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim for the next five days.
Rainfall Forecast
IMD forecasts heavy rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds over Northeast India from May 15 to 19. Specific states expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall include Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam, and Meghalaya.
Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30-50 kmph) will also affect parts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and other southern states over the next three to five days.
In Western India, regions like Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Gujarat are likely to see light to moderate rain with thunderstorm activity between May 15 and 18.
Heatwave Conditions
Heatwave warnings are active for several areas:
- West Rajasthan: May 15 to 19
- West Uttar Pradesh: May 16 to 18
- East Uttar Pradesh: May 15 to 17
- Bihar: May 15 and 16
- Punjab: May 16 and 17
- Madhya Pradesh (East and West): May 17 to 19
In addition, hot and humid weather will prevail in Gangetic West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Odisha over the next few days.
Monsoon Update
The Southwest Monsoon has progressed into parts of the South Bay of Bengal, Andaman Islands, and Andaman Sea. Conditions are favorable for the monsoon to advance further into these areas and central Bay of Bengal in the coming 3-4 days.
Summary
Residents in heatwave-prone areas should take necessary precautions to stay safe, while those in the Northeast and other rainfall-affected regions should prepare for heavy rain and potential thunderstorms in the coming days.
