Weather updates: IMD forecasts rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds in east and central India

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ALSO READ: Rajasthan: IMD predicts thunderstorms, rainfall in THESE districts till May 13 “Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely over Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan during the next 3 hours," IMD posted on X (formerly twitter) on Saturday. According to the latest forecast, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are likely to witness widespread rainfall activity on May 12 accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. This is likely to reduce thereafter, with isolated activity expected on May 13 and 14.

Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa are expected to witness varying degrees of rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds on May 12. Rajasthan is expected to experience a similar weather for the next four days. ALSO READ: Pune weather: IMD issues orange alert as unseasonal rains bring temperature down The IMD has forecast scattered to widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds for coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe, and Karnataka.

Isolated heavy rainfall is also expected in some coastal areas. For northeastern states, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and squally winds (30-40 kmph) from May 12 to 15 have been predicted by the meteorological department. It may increase to widespread rainfall from May 16 to 18.

For parts of northwest India, IMD has predicted a fresh spell of heat wave from May 16 which could result in soaring temperatures. In next 24 hours, no significant change in maximum temperatures is expected over northwest India. But, subsequent days are likely to