A rare cyclonic storm, named Asna, is forming in the Arabian Sea, prompting heavy rain warnings for parts of India, including Gujarat and coastal Karnataka. The IMD has issued red and orange alerts for various regions, predicting very heavy rainfall in some areas. This unusual August cyclone is expected to move towards the Oman coast.
Mumbai experienced relief from scorching heat as the southwest monsoon made its way on Sunday. Tagore Nagar received the highest rainfall of 158.2 mm, causing waterlogging and traffic congestion. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra. Residents should be prepared for more rainfall and possible disruptions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall alerts for several Southern, Northern, and North-Eastern states in India. Southern states, including Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, are expected to experience widespread rainfall, isolated heavy rainfall, and thunderstorms until May 28th. Coastal districts of West Bengal and North Coastal Odisha are also expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall during this period. North-Eastern states, such as Mizoram, Tripura, and South Manipur, are forecasted to witness light to moderate rainfall, while Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is also predicted over Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Tripura on specific dates. Additionally, heatwave conditions are expected in isolated pockets of various states, including Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, East Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, until May 28th.
After a dust storm on Wednesday, Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan experienced heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunder and strong winds. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Jalgoan, Nashik, Pune, Kolhapur, and Satara, and a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. Intense wind gusts and thunderstorms are expected, particularly in the evening. A hoarding in Pimpri Chinchwad collapsed onto a mini truck due to strong winds, but no injuries were reported.
Flight operations at Mumbai’s international airport were reportedly suspended for 30 minutes due to heavy rainfall and dust storms that hit the city on Monday. The low-cost airline Indigo warned of potential air traffic congestion and advised passengers to monitor their flight status. The rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, brought much-needed relief from the scorching heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for several districts in Maharashtra, including thunderstorm warnings with lightning and winds, and an orange alert for areas likely to experience heavy rainfall.
