Video: Heavy rains lash parts of India; deaths reported, flights delayed

Heavy rains hit parts of India during the past week, as a wave of pre-monsoon showers lashed across the country, including major cities like New Delhi, Pune, Goa, and Bengaluru.

The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for parts of Bangalore, which is expected to continue until May 27. There were also reports of three deaths due to rain-related incidents in the city as well as three fatalities in Tamil Nadu, according to Indian media outlets.

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The downpour in western, northern and eastern regions of India comes due to the intensifying of Somali Jet, a wind system that traps and transports moisture from the Indian Ocean.

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Meanwhile in Delhi, many international flights were delayed and diverted as the city received surprising gusty winds, heavy rainfall and hailstorm after a hot and humid day.

In areas of Maharashtra, authorities have urged residents and tourists to exercise caution, especially in coastal and hilly areas. The BMC reported one incident each of tree fall and short circuit, with local train services being delayed.

The IMD has forecasted intensified rainfall between May 21–24 across Maharashtra and the Konkan region. An orange alert was also issued in Goa amid the heavy rains and waterlogging.

In other parts of the north like Haryana, heavy rains lashed parts of Karnal.

Moving towards the northern region, tourist spots in Himachal like Shimla and Kangra experienced light rains, thunderstorms and hail.