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IMD Issues Multi-Hazard Alerts as Pre-Monsoon Weather Intensifies Across India

Severe rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds forecast in multiple states, with red and orange alerts in Maharashtra and Karnataka; monsoon onset in Kerala expected within days.

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Overview

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a five-day multi-hazard warning, including severe heatwaves, dust storms, and heavy rainfall across various regions of India.
  • Mumbai is under an orange alert for May 23–24, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, while Raigad and Ratnagiri districts face red alerts for extremely heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions.
  • Bengaluru's Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts are expected to experience heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, as an orange alert is in place for parts of Karnataka.
  • Delhi is forecast to see thunderstorms and light rain over the next two days, with temperatures expected to remain between 37–40°C.
  • The southwest monsoon is likely to arrive in Kerala within the next 2–3 days, advancing early into the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, influencing current weather patterns.