1. Amid Lok Sabha Phase 3, IMD issues a rain alert in Northeast and West Bengal, providing relief from the heat.
2. Rainfall in West Bengal offers respite as temperatures exceed 40°C.
3. Voters may find relief amidst scorching temperatures with predicted rainfallLok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Will Rain Play Disruptions in Bengal and Northeast? Heatwave Grips Odisha and Karnataka.
Weather Update, May 07: As the Lok Sabha elections progress into their third phase, covering 93 constituencies across the nation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a rainfall alert for northeastern states and West Bengal, offering a potential reprieve to voters amid sweltering temperatures.
In West Bengal, where mercury levels soar past 40 degrees Celsius, several districts experienced rainfall on Monday, providing relief from the oppressive heat. IMD forecasts continued rainfall over the state in the coming days, offering respite to voters amidst persistent heatwave conditions.
Thunderstorms with gusty winds are predicted in various districts of West Bengal until May 10, as multiple cyclonic circulations near northeastern states may bring light to moderate rainfall in Assam on polling day.
Southeasterly moisture-bearing winds from the Bay of Bengal are expected to traverse eastern India, potentially bringing moderate to heavy rains to several districts in Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, and other northeastern states throughout the week.
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Assam’s Dibrugarh experienced showers on Sunday, alleviating rising temperatures, with further rainfall expected on May 7 and 8. IMD forecasts light to moderate rains in parts of Odisha until May 10, with temperatures likely to remain above 40 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, heatwave conditions persist in Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Jharkhand this week, with maximum temperatures recorded 4-7 degrees Celsius above normal on Monday.
An orange alert is issued in most districts of Karnataka, which are set for polling on Tuesday, with temperatures soaring to 42-44 degrees Celsius in recent days.
In Phase 3 of the Lok Sabha elections, voting will take place in 93 constituencies across 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday, featuring over 1,300 candidates.
The fate of prominent figures such as Union Ministers Amit Shah, Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Mansukh Mandaviya, along with key BJP candidates, will be sealed on May 7.
