Weather Today Live Updates: IMD issues rain alerts as pre-monsoon showers hit Delhi, Kolkata, Goa & other cities

Mumbai turned grey on Friday morning as light showers swept across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with the likelihood of heavy rain throughout the day.

"The city is likely to experience a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain today," the IMD stated in its latest bulletin.

Meanwhile, in Maharashtra’s Thane district, a massive traffic jam was reported on the Bhiwandi-Wada road on Thursday. The congestion followed heavy rainfall late Wednesday night, which severely damaged the road surface and disrupted vehicular movement.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued an orange alert, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places in Kumram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, and several other districts in Telangana. The alert is expected to remain in effect over the next few days.

According to the Telangana Development Planning Society, several areas in the state have already received significant rainfall. Narnoor in Adilabad district recorded 126.8 mm of rainfall, followed by 82.3 mm at Talamadugu in the same district.

The IMD's Met Centre in Hyderabad forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers at many places across Telangana in the coming days.

The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 50 to 60 km/h in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nizamabad, and Jagtial on Friday. Mulugu officials have urged residents to stay alert and prepare for possible evacuation. People living in old buildings have been advised to vacate for safety reasons, and the public is cautioned to avoid visiting waterfalls during this period. Authorities have warned that those violating safety instructions may face police action. There is a flood risk due to rivulets and water bodies linked to the Godavari river. Similar weather conditions with winds of 40 to 50 km/h are expected in Adilabad, Nirmal, Rajanna Sircilla, Sangareddy, Medak, and Kamareddy.

Chandigarh experienced a significant drop in temperature, bringing much-needed relief from the early summer heat. On 22 of May, the maximum temperature settled at 34°C, which was 5.2°C lower than the previous day and six degrees below the seasonal average. The minimum temperature also dipped noticeably, recording 22.1°C — around three degrees below normal.

This change in weather was triggered by strong winds, scattered rainfall, and cloudy skies that swept across the region on Wednesday evening, briefly disrupting daily life but significantly cooling the atmosphere. According to the Chandigarh Meteorological Department, the city is expected to see partly cloudy skies over the next five days. While there is no immediate warning of heavy rainfall, the continued overcast conditions may help prevent temperatures from rising sharply in the coming days.

Delhi cooled down after a thunderstorm and hailstorm, temperature dropped to 34.7°C, down from 40.7°C the day before. A yellow alert is in place for more thunderstorms and light rain. Winds helped reduce humidity and improved air quality, bringing the AQI down to moderate levels.

Bengaluru will see stronger winds from May 24, with speeds rising to 30 kmph. Despite the gusty conditions, no major rain is expected. The city will stay cloudy with cooler evenings. Heavy rain is forecast for coastal Karnataka and the Western Ghats from May 23. Travellers to those areas should be cautious due to the risk of landslides and flooding.

Ahmedabad is currently experiencing high heat, with temperatures reaching 41°C. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain and thunderstorms with gusty winds for Friday. A weather system in the Arabian Sea may move towards Gujarat. High humidity has made conditions uncomfortable, and nearby cities like Rajkot are even hotter.

Bhopal saw a drop in temperature to 37.4°C after a strong dust storm and rain. Many areas faced blackouts and tree falls. The weather office predicts light rain and thunderstorms in the evening and night. Several districts are under warnings for gusty winds, lightning, and even heatwave conditions in some areas.

Goa received moderate to heavy pre-monsoon rainfall on 21st of May with temperatures dropping across the region; four rain gauge stations recorded over 100mm of rain, and the IMD has issued an orange alert for more heavy rain in parts of North and South Goa over the next 48 hours.

Kolkata may get its first pre-monsoon showers by mid-next week as a low-pressure area forms over the Bay of Bengal. Light to moderate rain is expected, while nearby districts may receive heavy rainfall. A nor’wester on Wednesday brought 38.2 mm of rain, lowering the temperature. The monsoon is expected to arrive around 11 June. Scattered rain will continue to keep the weather pleasant.