A severe heat wave is forecasted to persist in northwest India, including Rajasthan, with temperatures reaching 48°C. The India Meteorological Department warns of intense heat wave conditions affecting several states, including Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
A low-pressure system in the Southwest Bay of Bengal by May 22, 2024, will intensify into a depression by May 24, causing heavy rainfall in northern Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal, and light to moderate rain in Andhra Pradesh. Fishermen should avoid the Central and North Bay of Bengal from May 23.
India Meteorological Department reports cyclonic circulations over Kerala, affecting weather patterns in multiple states including Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Southwest Monsoon to advance over Southeast Arabian Seaand Andaman & Nicobar Islands with heavy rainfall expected in Andaman Islands.
Residents of Mumbai got a reprieve from the smog, with the air quality in the city in the moderate category on Thursday and Friday. This is a huge relief for the citizens who had suffered poor and very poor air quality since the first week of December.