A broad swathe of western and southern India is set to experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the coming week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Thursday. The updated forecast, driven by a developing cyclonic circulation over the south Andaman Sea and the southeast Bay of Bengal, signals ongoing and intensifying weather activity in regions including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Telangana. The IMD’s advisory includes warnings for hazardous conditions in coastal and adjacent areas, with alerts for fishermen and potential localised flooding and lightning risk. This development is significant for agriculture, transport, and public safety. Advertisement

IMD experts indicated that the cyclonic circulation is currently po

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