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Karnataka Monsoon Updates: Monsoon showers are expected to arrive in Karnataka by the first week of June and are likely to enter Bengaluru by June 13 or 14 at the latest, informed the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The arrival could be prolonged if cyclone Remal develops in the Bay of Bengal, officials added. Notably, the southwest monsoon has already progressed over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. “The southwest monsoon is likely to arrive on the coast of Kerala by June 1 or 2. It will enter Karnataka coast by June 6 or 7 and it will gradually spread over south-interior areas by June 14,” a senior meteorologist CS Patil said.

“Though the rains have stopped in Bengaluru for the last few days, the showers will return to the city by the end of this month. The monsoon will arrive in the city by the second week of June,” CS Patil added.

Meanwhile, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is making preparations as the city is likely to witness flooding and waterlogging as a result of heavy downpour. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah along with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday inspected the flood-prone areas in the city and directed officials to be prepared to face any kind of situation during the monsoons.

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Remal Cyclone Latest Update

IMD has issued a warning that a cyclone named 'Remal' is expected to form over the east central Bay of Bengal by the morning of May 25. This will be the first cyclone in Bay of Bengal during the pre-monsoon season.

According to IMD scientist, the low-pressure area over the southwest and adjoining west central Bay of Bengal has moved northeastwards and now lies over the west central and adjoining south Bay of Bengal. The system is set to concentrate into a depression over the central Bay of Bengal by Friday morning and further intensify into a cyclonic storm by Saturday morning.

Cyclone Remal News: Severe Cyclonic Storm To Reach West Bengal

The cyclone is predicted to reach Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coast as a severe cyclonic storm by Sunday evening, bringing with it a potential widespread rain in south Bengal, including Kolkata, from Saturday. While the city may escape with moderate rain, heavy showers are likely to affect some districts, including North and South 24-Parganas and East Midnapore, on Saturday, the day the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections are scheduled. According to IMD Bulletin, "Under favourable synoptic conditions and strong moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal, thunderstorms with lightning, along with gusty winds, are likely to affect districts of Bengal."

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Cyclone Remal Updates: Weather Warning To Fishermen

The IMD has also issued a weather warning to fishermen, asking them not to venture into the central and adjoining south Bay of Bengal from 23 May and into the North Bay of Bengal from 24 May onwards until 26 May. Fishermen who are already at sea have been advised to return to the coast.

Additionally, heavy rainfall lashed parts of Kolkata on Thursday morning after the India Meteorological Department issued a cyclone 'Remal' alert, indicating the system is already starting to have an impact on the region.