IMD weather update: Monsoon approaching Andaman; heat wave to continue in northwest India

The monsoon is approaching the south Andaman Sea and the Nicobar Islands, whilea “heat wave to severe heat wave” is expected in northwest India, the Indian Met Department said on Sunday.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)’s weekly bulletin, the monsoon has advanced over the south Andaman Sea and the Nicobar Islands, a growing transition to monsoon season.

“A low-pressure area is likely to form over the southwest Bay of Bengal around May 22. It is likely to move north-eastwards and concentrate into a Depression over central parts of the Bay of Bengal around May 24”, the IMD said.

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In contrast, “heat wave to severe heat wave” conditions are expected to continue over northwest India.Central and east Indiaare also likely to witness similar weather conditions for thenext five days.

In the wake of the latest forecast, the IMD has issued a red warning for all of northwest Indiauntil at least May 23. Local agencies are advised to be prompt enough to take action to prevent extreme heat-related emergencies.

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“Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are very likely in many pockets over Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi till May 23; West Rajasthan; East Rajasthan on 22nd & 23rd; in some parts of West Uttar Pradesh till May 21 and East Uttar Pradesh on May 20”, the bulletin said.

Monsoon approaching Andaman; heat wave to continue in northwest India

The increase in cloudiness and widespread rainfall over the Nicobar Islands during the past 24 hours are clear indications that the southwest monsoon is set to arrive in Andaman, IMD noted in its bulletin.

The monsoon has already advanced into some parts of the Maldives, South Bay of Bengal, Nicobar Islands and South Andaman Sea on Sunday, IMD said. The expected date for the arrival of monsoon over the Andaman and Nicobar region is May 22.

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“Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is also very likely over Tamil Nadu and Kerala until May 22,” saidIMD in its bulletin. The Met Department has also issued a red category warning for Kerala and Tamil Nadu owing to the chances of extreme rainfall.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi have also been issued a red category warning by IMD due tothe heat wave condition.

On Saturday, maximum temperatures were in the range of 43-46 degrees Celsius in most places over Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

A gradual rise of about 2-3 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures is very likely over many parts of Central India during the next four days.

(With inputs from agencies)