Bengaluru was hit by heavy rain on Thursday evening and Friday morning, causing widespread flooding and disruption to normal life. Several areas of the city were under water for hours, affecting main roads and prompting police to redirect traffic. The flooding also affected domestic flight services at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), with water leakage in Terminal 2 causing inconvenience to passengers and impacting flight operations. At least 17 flights were diverted to Chennai due to the flooding. The airport authorities have confirmed the incident and are working to restore normal operations.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the heatwave will subside in most parts of the country starting Friday, except for West Rajasthan and Kerala. A heatwave alert remains in place only for these two regions. Meanwhile, a yellow alert has been issued for other areas, indicating a low probability of significant rain. Thunderstorm activity is expected to increase due to moisture flow from the Bay of Bengal, with a possibility of strong lightning in several states, including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, and Meghalaya.

Social media buzzes with anticipation as Mumbai braces for rainfall predicted by weather influencers and the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Mumbai Weather forecasts pre-monsoon showers across Maharashtra, particularly in Madhya Maharashtra, Ghats, and South Konkan. Mumbai Rains predicts moderate rainfall over Mumbai and the Maharashtra coast, with heavier showers expected in South Mumbai. Meanwhile, IMD anticipates light to moderate rain in isolated areas of Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. Mumbai skies are expected to be partly cloudy, with temperatures hovering around 34°C. Despite the forecasted rain, IMD predicts only a gradual rise in temperatures over the next few days.

Londoners are reveling in warm spring weather as temperatures soar to 20.8C, with forecasts predicting the hottest day of the year on Saturday, potentially reaching 25C. The Met Office anticipates dry and sunny conditions until then, with London and southern England experiencing the highest temperatures. However, travel disruptions loom as a section of the M25 closes for construction, coinciding with ongoing train strikes. Despite the pleasant forecast, the Met Office warns of a short-lived heatwave, with thundery conditions expected to return next week, accompanied by cooler temperatures and showers.      

Mount Ibu, situated in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted, sending a thick column of ash 1.5 kilometers into the sky. The volcano's alert level was raised from two to three, with authorities establishing an exclusion zone of three to five kilometers around the crater. Residents were advised to wear protective gear due to the possibility of falling ash. Indonesia, located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," frequently experiences seismic and volcanic activity. Last month's eruptions of Mount Ruang prompted evacuations, with ongoing vigilance maintained in affected regions.

Temperatures are set to soar this weekend, with Saturday expected to be the hottest day of the year so far. The Met Office predicts highs of up to 26C in the south of England, beating the current high of 23.4C recorded in Suffolk last Thursday. High pressure will bring dry and settled weather, making for a pleasant and warm weekend. According to Met Office meteorologist Amy Bokota, there is good confidence that the high pressure will last until the weekend, with temperatures building over the next few days and peaking on Saturday.

Delhi is expected to receive rain this week, bringing relief from the scorching heat. The maximum temperature on Tuesday touched 42 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal. While temperatures remain high, no heatwave warning has been issued. According to the IMD, partly cloudy weather is predicted for Wednesday, with temperatures likely to cross 40 degrees Celsius. However, light drizzling and thunderstorms are expected on May 11 and 12, providing a respite from the heat. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle at 41 and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively.

A severe heatwave is persisting across India, with temperatures soaring in several states. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka are expected to experience heatwave conditions on Tuesday, while Delhi is likely to reach 42 degrees Celsius. The national capital recorded its hottest day of the year on Sunday, with a maximum temperature of 41.1 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department has warned of above-normal temperatures this month, with heatwave conditions prevailing in several regions, including West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. Saraikela in Jharkhand recorded the highest temperature at 45.1 degrees Celsius in the past 24 hours.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh heatwave warning for eight states as temperatures continue to exceed 45 degrees Celsius. The affected regions include Saurashtra & Kutch, Gujarat, Vidarbha, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Interior Karnataka, West Rajasthan, East Rajasthan, and West Madhya Pradesh. With heatwave conditions persisting in various parts of the country, IMD forecasts a new heatwave spell in Western India, covering Gujarat, Rajasthan, and western Madhya Pradesh, over the next five days. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.

The intense heatwave affecting eastern and southern peninsular India is expected to subside soon, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Eastern regions can expect relief by today, while southern states will have to wait another day. A wet spell with thunderstorms and gusty winds is likely till May 10. Temperatures have been above 40°C since last month, with Kolkata recording 43°C on April 30, its highest in 50 years. Meanwhile, western India, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, and western Madhya Pradesh, will experience a fresh heatwave spell in the next five days.