- Bengaluru city in Karnataka state, southwestern India, has experienced heavy rainfall, widespread flooding, and lightning strikes from 18 to 19 May, resulting in fatalities and significant damage.
- According to media reports, as at 21 May, five people were killed due to rain-related incidents and lightning. Around 500 buildings were flooded, and power outages and public transport disruptions were reported, as were uprooted trees and killed livestock.
- On 21 May, more heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast over southern India – authorities issued a red alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning for coastal and south Karnataka state. On 22 May, only moderate rain is expected for the affected areas in the south - coastal Karnataka state remains in orange alert - while heavy to very heavy rain is forecast for central and northeastern India.
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