IMD Warns: Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms to Hit 5 States Feb 21-24; Bengal on Alert

• IMD forecasts heavy rain in Andaman and Nicobar Islands today, with South India facing severe rain alerts over the weekend.
• Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Mahe are under heavy rain warnings for February 21-22; Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh expect thunderstorms on Feb 23-24.
• Jharkhand, Odisha, and parts of South Bengal may also experience scattered rain on February 23-24.
• Minimum temperatures are set to rise across the country, with Northwest and East India seeing increases, while Maharashtra's temperatures may decrease later.
• Rough sea conditions are predicted for the Southwest Bay of Bengal, with a new Western Disturbance and low-pressure areas influencing weather patterns.