Stay informed with the latest news stories from May 16th, covering corporate earnings, political developments, and noteworthy incidents. From financial performance updates of Mahindra and Mahindra and HAL to allegations against Kejriwal’s aide and the arrest of Bhavesh Bhide, these top news items provide a comprehensive overview of the day’s events.
Mumbai experienced its first seasonal rains on May 13, accompanied by a severe sandstorm. The rains brought cooler weather after several days of extreme heat. The unusual weather conditions have sparked a meme fest online, with many sharing images of the rainstorms and sandstorms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow’ alert for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts, predicting lightning and strong winds. Local train and metro services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) were affected by the rains and gusty winds, while flights at Mumbai International Airport were delayed due to poor visibility.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather updates for various parts of the country, predicting rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in multiple states. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh may experience light rainfall till May 10, while Gujarat and Kerala can expect hot and humid conditions until May 13 and May 10, respectively. Other states expected to witness rainfall include Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rainfall alert for northeastern states and West Bengal due to the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections. Several states, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, are experiencing heatwave conditions, with alerts issued by the weather department. Odisha is experiencing thunderstorms and rain, bringing respite from the heatwave. Rajasthan is likely to face a heatwave with the possibility of loo, while light rain is forecast from May 10-11. Tamil Nadu is also facing above-normal temperatures, with heatwave conditions expected to continue until May 9.
