India, May 19 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a high-alert weather warning, forecasting heavy rainfall across large swathes of India over the coming week. According to the advisory, released on Sunday, potential weather disruptions are expected in both coastal and northeastern regions of the country between May 18 and May 24.

The west coast--including Karnataka, Konkan, Goa, and Kerala--and adjoining parts of Peninsular India are bracing for intense showers from May 18 to May 24. These areas are likely to witness persistent rainfall, raising concerns over localised flooding and waterlogging.

The IMD release predicts that heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is likely to occur in N...