IMD Issues Rainfall Alerts for Mumbai, Bengal, and Delhi Amid Early Monsoon Onset

IMD Issues Rainfall Alerts: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather alert on Sunday, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across various parts of the country.

Delhi Weather

The India Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms with rain for the national capital on Wednesday, May 21.

The minimum temperature is likely to settle around 28 degrees Celsius, while the maximum is expected to be about 39 degrees Celsius.

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Mumbai Weather

The IMD has issued orange and yellow alerts across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune, and Konkan regions, anticipating heavy to very heavy rainfall from May 21 to May 24.

This is due to a developing low-pressure system over the east-central Arabian Sea. Residents are advised to stay updated with IMD advisories and take necessary precautions during this period.

Met department official Shubhangi Bhute said, "There is a possibility of heavy rainfall with thunder at some places, accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph or possibly higher at isolated locations."

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The parts that are likely to impacted include south Konkan, Mumbai, and south central Maharashtra.

Rain in West Bengal

The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain in the northern districts of West Bengal and thunderstorms in the southern parts till Friday.

The weather department said an upper air cyclonic circulation over north Bangladesh, and the presence of some favourable wind patterns from the Bay of Bengal will lead to enhanced thunderstorms with gust winds, along with heavy rainfall over some districts of the state.

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