Fri May 16 01:00:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing and rewriting the provided weather update:

**Headline: India Grapples with Weather Extremes: Heatwaves, Dust Storms, and Pre-Monsoon Rains**

**New Delhi, May 16th, 2024** – As the middle of May approaches, India is experiencing a stark contrast in weather patterns. While some regions are enduring intense heatwaves, others are receiving pre-monsoon rainfall, causing disruptions and raising concerns.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for both heatwaves and rainfall across different parts of the country. Delhi-NCR and surrounding states are bracing for a surge in temperatures, with Thursday seeing the mercury climb to 42 degrees Celsius. Hot, dry westerly winds are expected to exacerbate the heat, and residents are advised to take precautions. Dust storms are also anticipated in Western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi, as well as parts of Western Rajasthan. The IMD predicts a further 2-3 degree Celsius rise in temperature in Delhi over the next three days.

In contrast, northern regions including Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh can expect thunderstorms and rainfall over the next three days.

Northeast India is experiencing intensified pre-monsoon activity, with Assam and Meghalaya witnessing heavy downpours. According to Skymet Weather, Golpara (Assam) recorded 97 mm of rainfall, while Lakhimpur received 96 mm. In Meghalaya, Tura received 136 mm and Sohra 56 mm. Neighboring areas of Bangladesh, including Rajarhat and Netrokona, are also grappling with waterlogging due to heavy rainfall. The IMD forecasts continued rainfall in these northeastern states for the next five days.

Mumbai experienced its first pre-monsoon showers on Thursday. In the past week, the city has already surpassed its average rainfall for the entire month of May, with Santa Cruz recording 39 mm and Colaba 61 mm over three days, against a normal average of 11.3 mm for the month. More rain is predicted for Mumbai in the coming weeks.

Furthermore, a cyclonic circulation over the southwest Bay of Bengal, near Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, is expected to move towards the Tamil Nadu coast. It is predicted to strengthen and move inland, impacting coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala. Some regions of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh may experience rainfall with winds reaching 60-70 kmph.

Authorities are urging residents in affected areas to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions to mitigate the impact of these extreme weather conditions.

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