India is experiencing widespread heavy rainfall, with Arunachal Pradesh under a red alert and Delhi issued an orange alert. The Southwest monsoon has advanced to parts of Uttar Pradesh, bringing moderate to heavy rain to numerous states. The heavy rainfall has caused flooding, collapsed infrastructure, and unfortunately, resulted in several deaths.
Schools and colleges in six districts of Kerala will remain closed on Thursday due to heavy rains, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for seven districts and a yellow alert for five. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall along the West Peninsular Coast over the next 3-4 days.
A week marked by significant events in various sectors. A tragic car crash in Pune claimed lives, while a bus accident on the Ambala-Delhi National Highway added to the toll. Political tensions arise as Delhi chief minister’s personnel faces judicial custody and Kolkata braced for unrest. Google’s investment in Flipkart and call for employees to return to the office sent ripples through the business world. Natural disasters and economic indicators made headlines, with Cyclone Remal threatening landfall and gold prices dipping dramatically amid Federal Reserve policies.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for several states due to impending heatwave conditions and heavy rainfall. Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh are bracing for severe heatwave, while Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat are under an orange alert. Heatwave warnings have also been issued for Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, and West Rajasthan. In the south, heavy rainfall is expected in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala. Northeastern states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya, can also expect heavy rainfall, while Odisha, Bihar, and West Bengal are likely to experience thunderstorms. These weather conditions are expected to persist over the next several days.
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.
Bengaluru endured a night of relentless rainfall and strong winds, resulting in severe disruptions at Kempegowda International Airport. Numerous flights faced delays or diversions as the airport was temporarily inaccessible for landings. Simultaneously, the city grappled with severe waterlogging as streets inundated, affecting several localities. The heavy rainfall is part of a larger weather pattern predicted to bring continuous precipitation to the south interior Karnataka region over the next few days. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, urging caution regarding the ongoing weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall accompanied by severe hailstorms caused widespread destruction in Manipur on Sunday, resulting in significant damage to homes, particularly in Canchipur and Tera areas of Imphal West, where hailstones shattered tin roofs. Social media footage captured the devastating impact, showcasing strong winds demolishing huts across the region. In response to the worsening weather conditions, the Met Department issued an orange alert, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Manipur and other Northeastern states until May 7. Amidst the worsening conditions, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh ordered the closure of all educational institutions on Monday and Tuesday as a precautionary measure. Additionally, authorities provided a list of contact numbers for affected districts to facilitate assistance. Climate activists attributed the extreme weather events to rampant deforestation in the state. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), widespread light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, is anticipated in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura over the next seven days.
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