Weather

Heavy rains have disrupted life across 10 districts in Karnataka, with a red alert issued in six. Power outages, house damage, and rising river levels have been reported. Schools in Kodagu closed; two deaths confirmed due to weather.

Waterlogging was reported in several parts of Mumbai after heavy rainfall on Sunday late night. IMD has also issued orange to red alerts for the city and surrounding areas of Mumbai and suburban areas.

Kerala Weather, May 26: Heavy rainfall and breezy conditions. Several cities to experience thunderstorms.

Karnataka Weather, May 26: Several cities, including Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubli-Dharwad, and Mangaluru, are expected to witness thunderstorms and showers.

A sudden cloudburst in Rampur, Himachal Pradesh, triggered flash floods, causing panic and the washing away of 5 to 6 vehicles on Saturday evening.

Karnataka has recorded its earliest monsoon arrival in 16 years, with rains hitting the state 15 days ahead of schedule. Coastal, Malnad, and interior regions began receiving rainfall from May 24, marking an unusual early onset.

Delhi saw a rare, intense thunderstorm on Sunday night, resembling an eastern Kalbaisakhi storm. Experts link it to a mix of weather systems and climate change, indicating shifting storm patterns across northern India.

Mostly, deaths were caused by the collapse of dilapidated buildings and exposure to unsafe structures, the PDMA spokesperson stated in an initial report.

In the wake of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms that struck the national capital in the early hours of Sunday, the Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory on Sunday.

Severe waterlogging was reported in several parts of Delhi after heavy rains and thunderstorm struck the national capital in the early hours of Sunday.