The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several parts of the country, including southern and northeastern states, over the coming days. The weather agency has also shared an important update regarding the progress of the southwest monsoon, stating that conditions are becoming favourable for its further advancement.
According to the IMD, states such as Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe and parts of South Karnataka are likely to witness heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds during the next four to five days.
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The department further stated that favourable conditions are developing for the southwest monsoon to advance into parts of the south Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea and some areas of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands around May 16.
Meteorologists explained that when monsoon conditions turn favourable, moisture-laden winds from the sea begin strengthening, resulting in increased cloud formation and widespread rainfall activity. Temperatures also begin to dip during this period, helping the monsoon progress either on schedule or earlier than expected.
Apart from southern India, the IMD has predicted rainfall and gusty winds across Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan and several parts of Uttar Pradesh over the next few days. Wind speeds in these regions may reach 40 to 50 kmph.
The weather department has also issued thunderstorm and lightning alerts for several northern hilly regions. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to receive rainfall on Thursday, while Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit Baltistan and Muzaffarabad may witness rain and thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday.
Meanwhile, several areas across north and central India continue to experience severe heatwave conditions, which are likely to persist during the week.
