‘Sat clouds bolster Mon rain promise’

Kolkata: Dark clouds over Kolkata on Saturday evening and scattered showers in neighbouring districts bolstered the promise of thundershowers in south Bengal on Monday. Despite the mercury dropping from 38.1° C on Friday to 37.4° C on Saturday, increased humidity left the city sweating. The Met has predicted a maximum temperature of 38° C on Sunday, before Monday rain cools it down. “By Sunday, more coastal districts are likely to get rain. Kolkata is likely to receive moderate rain on Monday that will continue on Tuesday but lose intensity on Wednesday,” said Regional Meteorological Centre scientist Sourish Bandyopadhyay. “We can expect widespread thundershowers with winds gusting at 40 kmph-50 kmph in S Bengal districts from Monday,” said RMC head Somenath Dutta. A low pressure may develop in the southwest Bay of Bengal by Wednesday that may turn into a depression by Friday. Met said it was too early to predict but next week’s rain might intensify.

Kerala to receive heavy rains; IMD issues red alert in some districts for May 19, 20

IMD forecasts intense rainfall in Kerala, red alerts for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki on May 19-20. Orange alerts for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam. Thunderstorms expected from May 19-22. Orange alert for nine districts on May 21, potential heavy rain. Yellow alert in Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Malappuram on Saturday. Strong winds and heavy rainfall predicted

Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal around May 22, forecasts IMD

IMD forecasts a low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal ahead of monsoon arrival, with potential for a cyclone impacting Odisha, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Some independent forecasters also predict a cyclone formation, with uncertainties on its impact on monsoon progress. Sea surface temperatures and wind conditions are favorable for cyclone development. Madden-Julian Oscillation may trigger cyclone formation in the region.

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

Rajasthan witnessed rainfall with 42 mm in Devgarh, Rajsamand, from a western disturbance. Thunderstorm activity persists, lowering temperatures, causing dust storms in Bikaner, and a powerful dust storm in the state capital.