The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory forecasting intense rainfall over several regions of the country and heatwave conditions in parts of northwest India.
According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected along the west coast—including Karnataka, Konkan & Goa, and Kerala—as well as adjoining areas of Peninsular India between May 19 and 25. Karnataka is likely to witness extremely heavy downpours on May 20 and 21, while the Konkan region may experience similar conditions on May 21.
The northeastern states and parts of eastern India are also expected to receive significant rainfall. Heavy to very heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning are likely over Northeast India and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim during the next four days.
Meanwhile, the IMD has warned of heatwave conditions in parts of Rajasthan and Haryana. West Rajasthan is expected to reel under extreme heat from May 19 to 23, while Haryana and East Rajasthan may experience heatwave conditions from May 19 to 21.
The IMD has advised residents in affected areas to take necessary precautions against both intense rainfall and high temperatures.
