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**Headline: India Braces for Heavy Rainfall, Tragedy Strikes in Jharkhand, and More**

**New Delhi/Bokaro/Jharkhand -** India is bracing for a week of intense weather, while Jharkhand experiences both tragedy and legal relief. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for numerous regions across the country, forecasting widespread thunderstorms and potential flooding. Meanwhile, in Bokaro, Jharkhand, a devastating incident occurred where four people, including a mother and daughter, drowned in a pond.

**Heavy Rainfall Expected Across India**

The IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in multiple states from May 20th to May 26th. The alert encompasses:

* **Coastal and Peninsular India:** Karnataka, Konkan, Goa, and Kerala are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. Northern Kerala faced exceptionally heavy rainfall.
* **Northeast India and Sub-Himalayan Region:** Heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning are predicted for Northeast India, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim.
* **Other Regions:** Heavy rainfall is expected in ghat areas of Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema (20th may). And Jharkhand(20-22 may)

The IMD also warns of strong winds (30-50 kmph) in areas including Haryana and Uttar Pradesh

**Bokaro Mourns Drowning Tragedy**

Celebrations turned to sorrow in Bokaro as a tragic incident claimed the lives of four people. A mother and daughter were among those who drowned in a pond. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

**Acquittal in Chardak Puja Violence Case**

In other news from Jharkhand, A court acquitted 9 people including AJSU party leader Harelal Mahto in the Chardak Puja violence case.

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