The upcoming week till 28 May is expected to be washed out by heavy rains in multiple states of India except Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa where rains will be significantly lesser and dry and hot weather will prevail
The Ministry of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Risks Management- NUG announced that up to 455 people had lost their lives until 17 May due to Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar.
The Western Regional PDF comprising the underground guerrillas in Minbu District changed into Minbu District PDF Regiment (5) under the Ministry of Defence- NUG.