Bhubaneswar, May 21: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert regarding the formation of a low-pressure system over the east-central Arabian Sea, near the North Karnataka-Goa coast. The system is expected to develop within the next 12 hours and gradually intensify into a depression within 36 hours.

Weather Impact and Forecast

The IMD has warned that the cyclonic circulation over the region will lead to heavy rainfall across western India, particularly affecting Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Goa. The system is expected to move northward, further strengthening as it progresses.

Meteorologists predict that the low-pressure system will bring intense showers, with gusty winds and thunderstorms in coastal areas. The IMD has advised residents and fishermen to exercise caution, as sea conditions may become hazardous.

Monsoon Onset and Further Developments

The formation of this low-pressure system is expected to accelerate the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala and central India in the coming days. The IMD has indicated that monsoon conditions are becoming favourable, with early rainfall expected in several states.

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