NEW DELHI, May 20: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts forecasting intense rainfall and heatwave conditions across various parts of India. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected along the west coast, including Karnataka, Konkan & Goa, and Kerala, as well as adjoining areas of Peninsular India, between May 19 and 25. Karnataka is likely to face extremely heavy downpours on May 20 and 21, while the Konkan region may see similar conditions on May 21.
In addition, the northeastern states and parts of eastern India are set to receive significant rainfall, with heavy to very heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning predicted over Northeast India and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim during the next four days.
Meanwhile, the IMD has also issued warnings of heatwave conditions in parts of Rajasthan and Haryana. West Rajasthan is expected to experience extreme heat from May 19 to 23, while Haryana and East Rajasthan may face heatwave conditions from May 19 to 21. Residents in the affected areas have been advised to take necessary precautions against both the intense rainfall and high temperatures.
