Southwest Monsoon Begins
Monsoon advances into Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
Many Andaman areas and entire Nicobar Islands receive monsoon.
IMD predicts Kerala monsoon arrival by May 26.
Heavy rainfall likely in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Sikkim.
Andaman & Nicobar and West Bengal may receive intense showers.
Several states may witness lightning and gusty winds.
MP, Rajasthan, UP and Vidarbha remain under heatwave alert.
IMD advises people to stay alert amid changing weather conditions.