A rapidly intensifying pre-monsoon system is sweeping across large parts of India, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy rainfall and potential cyclone development over the Arabian Sea, reports said. As per ANI, a wall collapsed due to heavy rain in Valaiyangulam, Madurai, leading to the death of two women named Ammappillai (age 65) and Vengatti (age 55) and a young boy, Veeramani (age 10).
Bengaluru has already borne the brunt of the weather shift, recording its heaviest May rainfall in two years.
According to the IMD, a low-pressure system is likely to form over the east-central Arabian Sea around May 22 under the influence of an upper air cyclonic circulation. The system is expected to move northwards and may intensify further, impacting weather conditions across South and Central India.
A cyclonic wind pattern has already been detected at an altitude of around 1.5 km, stretching from southern Gujarat to the northeastern Arabian Sea. This atmospheric disturbance is projected to affect states including Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh until May 23. The IMD also noted the potential development of a second cyclonic system in the Arabian Sea around the same time, which could further intensify rainfall activity.
Bengaluru Drenched, Yellow Alert Issued
Bengaluru experienced 105.5 mm of rain over the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on May 19 바카라 the city's highest rainfall in May since 2023. Although significant, the downpour still falls short of the all-time May record of 153.9 mm set in 1909.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru through Friday, warning of continued moderate rainfall and thunderstorms. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar acknowledged the challenges faced in the city due to waterlogging and traffic disruptions. 바카라Our officers are working to mitigate issues of waterlogging and traffic in Bengaluru after the heavy rainfall,바카라 he said.
Southern Karnataka is expected to be hit harder, with extremely heavy rainfall forecast over coastal areas on May 20. Both interior and coastal Karnataka are likely to witness widespread rain through May 22.
Alerts Across Southern And Central India
Kerala remains under an orange alert until May 24, as the advancing southwest monsoon brings heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds. Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh have been issued yellow alerts, with temperatures expected to range between 20°C and 33°C during this period.
The IMD warned of "heavy to very heavy" rainfall in affected states and advised residents to stay alert to possible flooding, waterlogging, and localized disruptions.
Northern India Feels The Effects
While the primary impact zone is in the south, northern states including Delhi, western Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttarakhand are also experiencing cloudy skies and gusty winds. Light showers and breezy conditions were reported in Delhi earlier this week.
With cyclone conditions brewing over the Arabian Sea, the IMD continues to monitor the situation closely and will issue further advisories as the weather system evolves.
