- By Abhishek Sheoran
- Thu, 29 May 2025 08:00 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Multiple regions across the country are experiencing heavy rainfall due to the early arrival of the monsoon. The western region, particularly Maharashtra and Kerala, has been hit hard by continuous downpours, severely affecting both daily life and livelihoods. Waterlogging and uprooted trees have become a frequent sight in many areas.
A new Western Disturbance is expected to become active today, potentially bringing more rain to northwestern parts of the country.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rainfall is also likely in the northeastern districts. A low-pressure area forming over the northwest Bay of Bengal is expected to bring showers to West Bengal and Sikkim through May 30. Heavy rainfall is particularly anticipated in Sikkim, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.
A warning has been issued for intense rainfall along the western coast, including Kerala, Karnataka, coastal Maharashtra and Goa over the next three to four days. The approaching Western Disturbance is likely to trigger a spell of rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds across northwestern India.
The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in Gujarat. Ahmedabad is currently witnessing showers while heavy downpour has been predicted in Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and Daman in South Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Amreli and Bhavnagar in Saurashtra.
The continuous rain has had a significant impact on agriculture, especially in Maharashtra, where onion and tomato production has been severely affected. This has raised concerns about a potential increase in the prices of these essential vegetables.
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Farmers in Nashik reported that most of their crops were damaged due to the unseasonal rains in May. They said that while they had stored some produce in hopes of securing better market prices, much of it spoiled due to excessive heat. The crops still in the fields were destroyed by heavy rainfall.