The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in several states across northern and eastern India, including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. These conditions are expected to persist from June 9th to June 12th, 2024. Meanwhile, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is anticipated in isolated areas of Kerala, Madhya Maharashtra, North Interior Karnataka, and Coastal Karnataka during the same period.
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.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy rainfall and heatwave conditions in various parts of India. Southern and northern India are expected to receive significant amounts of rainfall until May 23rd. Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka are expected to experience heavy rainfall on May 21st and 22nd, while Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh will see isolated rainfall. Isolated heavy rainfall is also likely in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and North India. Additionally, heatwave conditions are expected in many areas of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
Alcohol storage limits vary across northern Indian states, ranging from strict bans in some states to specific limits in others. Delhi residents can store up to 18 liters of alcohol, while Maharashtra requires a license for alcohol consumption and transportation. Haryana sets specific quantities for different types of alcoholic beverages, including IMFL, beer, rum, vodka, and wine. Punjab allows limited quantities of IMFL, beer, foreign liquor, domestic liquor, and brandy. Uttar Pradesh permits storage of 1.5 liters of foreign alcoholic beverages, 2 liters of wine, and 6 liters of beer. Rajasthan allows up to 12 bottles or 9 liters of IMFL, while Jammu and Kashmir permits 12 bottles of IMFL and 12 beer bottles. Himachal Pradesh has a high limit, allowing 48 beer bottles and 36 whisky bottles to be stored at home.
