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Heavy rainfall has caused disruption in Kerala, prompting authorities to issue alerts and implement safety measures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki districts, warning of heavy rains. The concerned authorities have imposed travel bans and mining activities in Idukki, Ernakulam, and Kottayam districts as a precautionary measure. The IMD predicts the southwest monsoon to arrive in Kerala on May 31, earlier than the usual June 1 arrival date.

Northern India swelters under severe heatwaves, while southern India experiences early rainfall as the southwest monsoon approaches. By May 31, the monsoon is expected to reach Kerala, bringing relief to states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi in mid-June. However, high humidity may persist in Goa and West Bengal. Warm nights are forecast in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and western Rajasthan.

India is gearing up for high-octane political rallies in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, the Southwest monsoon is expected to reach Andaman and Nicobar islands on Sunday.

Several Indian states are facing extreme heatwaves with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for regions including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Gujarat, warning of severe health risks. Additionally, rainfall is expected in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, while the southwest monsoon is likely to advance into the South Andaman Sea around May 19.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that Bengaluru will experience spells of rain or thunderstorms this week. The city is expected to have a minimum temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius from May 14 to May 19. The IMD predicts a partly cloudy sky with occasional rain or thundershowers from May 14 to May 17, while May 18-19 may bring isolated rain or thunderstorms. The southwest monsoon is anticipated to reach the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and parts of the Bay of Bengal around May 19.

The South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF) has issued a forecast predicting above-normal rainfall during the 2024 southwest monsoon season over most parts of South Asia. This prediction is based on favorable La Nina conditions, which are expected to set in by August-September. The monsoon season in India is also expected to receive above-normal rain due to these La Nina conditions. Above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures are also expected over most parts of the region, except for some areas where normal temperatures are most likely.