IMD Alert : The weather has changed again in India. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert of heavy rain and thunderstorms in 13 states from 18 to 23 May. There will be thunderstorms with strong winds in Northeast, South, and Central India. Let us know the main points of this weather alert and the affected states.
Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Northeast
According to the IMD, Northeast India will receive heavy to very heavy rainfall from May 18 to 23. Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura have been warned of very heavy rainfall on May 18. There will also be strong winds of 30-50 km/hr and risk of lightning. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to receive heavy rainfall from May 18 to 21. People have been advised to remain cautious.
Preparing to get wet in South India
In South India, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana will receive heavy rains from 18 to 21 May. Rayalaseema will also receive rains on 19 May and Lakshadweep on 19-20 May. The weather will deteriorate with strong winds (30-50 km/hr) and thunderstorms. The IMD has asked fishermen in coastal areas to be cautious.
Stormy winds in central and western India
Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha and Bihar will experience light to moderate rains with strong winds of 50-60 km/hr from 18 to 21 May. Heavy rains are expected in Bihar and Gangetic West Bengal on 18 May. In western India, Konkan, Goa and Madhya Maharashtra will witness thunderstorms and rains from 17 to 20 May. Strong winds may cause problems in Odisha and Jharkhand on 18-19 May.
Caution and preparation are essential
IMD has advised people to stay indoors, avoid lightning and do not stand under trees. The risk of floods and landslides may increase especially in Northeast and South India. Orange and yellow alerts have been issued in all districts of Bihar for 18-19 May. Will this rain bring relief from the heat or bring new troubles? Keep an eye on the weather till 23 May.
