Very Heavy Rain Alert: Amidst heavy rains, there is a threat of a cyclonic storm in the country. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rains in many parts.
According to the IMD, there is a possibility of torrential rains from Northeast India to the West Coast and Southern Peninsular India. The Meteorological Department estimates that the period of strong winds along with heavy rains may continue for the next 6 to 7 days.
There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rains in more than 15 states of the country for the next 6-7 days. The India Meteorological Department has issued an alert of rain, thunderstorm, lightning and hailstorm. The Meteorological Department (IMD Rain Alert) estimates that for the next 6 to 7 days, many states of North, East, Northeast, West and South India may experience strong winds and heavy to very heavy rains along with thunderstorms. Apart from this, the conditions for the entry of monsoon in the country are also favorable. There is a possibility that the monsoon (Monsoon in India) may knock in India before time.
Low pressure area forming in Arabian Sea
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said in its latest update that a low pressure area is likely to form over the east central Arabian Sea off the coasts of North Karnataka-Goa. It will soon start moving towards the north and its speed will also be very fast. This low pressure area may intensify further by May 22. Due to this, heavy to very heavy rains are likely over the western coast of Gujarat, Konkan and Goa, Karnataka and Kerala during the next 6-7 days.
Cyclone Alert!
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that a low pressure area is forming over the east central Arabian Sea. It will soon start moving towards the north at a fast pace. This low pressure area may intensify further by May 22. According to a report by Skymet Weather, this system is currently centered near 16.5 degrees north and 71.5 degrees east. By May 22, it may intensify further by forming a deep depression. Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in the western coast of Gujarat, Konkan and Goa, Karnataka and Kerala during the next 6-7 days.
Heavy Rain Warning issued
- The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rains in coastal Karnataka on May 22, 25 and 26.
- Heavy rains likely over southern interior Karnataka on 25 and 26 May.
- A cyclonic circulation over the east central Arabian Sea is rapidly intensifying into a low pressure area.
Weather Forecast across the country
- Moderate to heavy rains and thunderstorms are likely over Coastal Karnataka, Konkan, Goa, North Interior Karnataka and North Kerala.
- Due to heavy rains, sudden floods and waterlogging may occur in many areas.
- Heavy to very heavy rains are likely in Marathwada, Rayalaseema, parts of Tamil Nadu.
- West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya and East Bihar may also receive light to moderate rain and heavy rain at some places.
- Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is likely over Northeast India, Bihar, parts of Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, South-East Rajasthan and South-West Madhya Pradesh.
- Light rains may occur over Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, East Gujarat, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands with moderate rains at one or two places.
Thunderstorms continue in Northeast India
According to IMD, light to moderate rain may occur in Northeast India during the next 7 days.
Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds with a speed of 40 to 50 kmph are likely along with the rain.
Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Assam and Meghalaya during 22 to 27 May.
Heavy to very heavy rains are likely in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura till 25 May.
IMD issued warning
Heavy to very heavy rains are expected over East Central and South-East Arabian Sea and Kerala, Karnataka, Konkan and Goa and adjoining South Gujarat coast and Lakshadweep area. The Meteorological Department has advised fishermen not to go to these areas during 22 to 26 May. During this period, fishing will be completely closed in East Central and adjoining North-East Arabian Sea. Fishermen have been advised not to go to Somalia coast and adjoining South-West Arabian Sea during 22 to 26 May.
