Pre-monsoon rains on Friday brought waterlogging and disruption in parts of Bengaluru and Kolkata, with commuters facing difficult conditions. Meanwhile, the IMD has issued its updated long-range forecast for the 2026 southwest monsoon, indicating a higher probability of below-normal rainfall, with expected precipitation around 90 per cent of the long-period average (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2026-05-29 08:35 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday has also released its updated long-range forecast for the 2026 southwest monsoon, indicating a higher probability of below-normal rainfall across the country
Office-goers and pedestrians wade through waterlogged streets in Bengaluru amid intense monsoon showers disrupting normal movement
Locals document storm damage as an uprooted tree obstructs traffic movement on a busy Kolkata street during heavy rainfall
Residents in Kolkata capture images of an uprooted tree blocking a major road following severe weather conditions and strong winds
As per IMD, according to the seasonal outlook for June to September, the total rainfall is expected to be around 90 percent of the Long Period Average (LPA)
