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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather update on the potential formation of Cyclone Shakti over the Bay of Bengal. Experts have warned that there is a strong likelihood of the system intensifying into a cyclone between May 23 and May 28.

Jammu and Kashmir, along with Himachal Pradesh, witnessed fresh snowfall and rainfall on Thursday, bringing relief after a prolonged dry spell. The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar reported that Kashmir experienced an 80% deficit in rain and snow, while Jammu division faced an 83% shortfall from January 1 to February 20, raising concerns among those in the agriculture and horticulture sectors.

Heavy rainfall overnight caused widespread disruptions in Delhi on Friday, with traffic snarls reported across several areas of the city. The downpour, which began around 2:30 am, led to severe waterlogging, especially in regions like Burari, where traffic was severely impacted