India States Alerted for Pre-Monsoon Rains Amidst Severe Heatwave; Bihar and UP Report Significant Casualties
Summary
India's Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have reported significant casualties due to severe pre-monsoon thunderstorms, rain, and lightning amid a heatwave. The India Meteorological Department warns of a weaker-than-average monsoon this year.
Key Points
- 48 people have died in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh due to storms, rain, and lightning in the last 24 hours.
- Flight operations in Patna, Bihar, were severely affected with delays and diversions due to heavy rainfall.
- Uttar Pradesh experienced heavy rainfall causing vehicles to be washed away in Saharanpur.
- The India Meteorological Department predicts monsoon arrival in Kerala within 7 days, but estimates a weaker than average monsoon overall.
