IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain In Several States Due To Upper Cyclonic Circulation In Arabian Sea

The India Meteorological Department forecasted heavy rains in several states including Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, due to upper cyclonic circulation in the Arabian Sea from May 20.

The weather department forecasts the development of an upper cyclonic circulation over the east-central Arabian Sea, expected to bring widespread rainfall to several Indian states in the coming days.

“Under its influence, a Low-pressure area is likely to form over the same region around 22nd May. Thereafter, it is likely to move northwards and intensify further. The upper air cyclonic circulation over northeast Arabian Sea off south Gujarat, 1.5 km above mean sea level, Weather seasonal Rest Arabian sea persists,” the India Meteorological Department said.

The effect of upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to start on May 20 and continue till May 23, affecting Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.

The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for Karnataka, forecasting thunderstorms and rain until May 22. Temperatures are expected to range between 20–33 degrees Celsius during this period.

The weather department also mentioned that Gujarat is likely to continue pre-monsoon showers until May 23, with the monsoon expected to arrive early, possibly before June 15.

Similarly, it issued an orange alert in Kerala as the Southwest Monsoon may bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds till May 24.

In the meantime, the northern parts of the country are unlikely to be affected by this weather system developing in the Arabian Sea.