Max temp may stay within 38°C this weekend

Kolkata: The city is likely to have already seen its hottest day of the week, as the weekend temperature is unlikely to cross the 38.1°C mark recorded on Friday, said Met officials. Renewed showers from Monday are likely to knock the mercury down a few notches.However, humidity carried by southwesterly winds from the Bay of Bengal is likely to keep the city hot and uncomfortable till Monday, despite overcast skies preventing the sun from beating down. Between Monday and next Friday, the city may see light to moderate thundershowers due to moisture incursions from the Bay. Meanwhile, a low-pressure system developing off the Andaman coast on May 23, which may move towards the Bengal coast while developing into a depression, has renewed hope of continued May rainfall in the last week of the month. On Saturday, the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to remain near 38°C and 29°C respectively while the sky is likely to remain partly cloudy.

Southwest monsoon likely to hit Kerala by May 31: IMD

The India Meteorological Department predicts the southwest monsoon to reach Kerala on May 31, crucial for agriculture, with above-normal rainfall expected for June-September and a transition to a positive Indian Ocean Dipole phase by August.

Rain brings respite to Rajasthan; thunderstorms likely to continue till May 14: IMD

Rajasthan experienced rainfall due to a western disturbance, with the Jaipur Meteorological Center reporting the highest rainfall in Devgarh, Rajsamand. Thunderstorm activity is expected until May 14, with a decrease in maximum temperatures. Dust storms affected Bikaner and the state capital.

Southwest monsoon to arrive in Andamans & Nicobar islands on May 19: IMD

IMD forecasts the southwest monsoon's entry into the south Andaman Sea, southeast Bay of Bengal, and Nicobar islands by May 19. Port Blair experiences monsoon onset around May 20, aligning with near-normal dates. Dr. Medha Khole from IMD Pune expects an earlier onset due to favorable conditions.

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