UK weather forecast: Temperatures to drop with warm spells across all regions after bank holidays

There has been a marked change in weather patterns across all regions of the United Kingdom, which will see temperatures cool in the first week of May, with maximum temperatures in England reaching around 25 °C on Friday, following a period of warm weather. Weather experts predict that the change in wind direction will bring sunshine, clouds and occasional rain as well as cooler days and frost in the mornings.According to the Met Office forecast report, which is confirmed by media reports from the BBC, the change in weather patterns reflects a trend of warmer weather to springtime variability. Meteorologists have attributed this to changes in pressure patterns and development of northern winds.Frost marked the start of Scotland’s bank holiday weekend season, with rain falling across northern parts as the weather approached. Due to clear weather in other parts, the weather became pleasant. The weather in Northern Ireland was largely dry and sunny, while in England and Wales the fog cleared early and clouds became dominant.There was some sunshine in northern England and Wales, which increased the day temperature to some extent. It remained cloudy in the southern areas and there is a possibility of rain and thundershowers at isolated places.The passage of cold air southward will result in cooler night temperatures and frost on local ground, especially in rural areas. With clear skies, nights will be cool in Scotland and Northern Ireland with the possibility of frost. Some winter rainfall is also possible in the higher plains.Cold and fog are expected to start on Tuesday and most of the northern and central parts of the country will see sunshine and occasional rain. Wednesday is expected to be the coldest day of the week due to strong northerly winds, bringing cool days and isolated showers.Warm weather will arrive on Thursday due to a southerly flow which will bring light winds. However, strong winds and persistent rain could affect Scotland, while other parts of the country will see sporadic showers during the day. The next day will see neutral weather conditions with no dominant pressure system, but some rain.Based on weather models, there is a sign that a low pressure may form over the southern region this weekend, which will favor more rainfall in areas that have seen little rain recently.

Brief Scores: Mumbai Indians (229/4 in 18.4 overs) beat Lucknow Super Giants (228/5 in 20 overs) by 6 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

MI vs LSG: highlighted | Achievement:

Rohit Sharma on Monday showed how much Mumbai Indians missed him during his absence due to a hamstring injury. With MI looking likely to make an early exit, Rohit ensured that their playoff hopes remained alive, leading them to an impressive six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium.

Rohit missed out on finishing third IPL century, but his 84 off 44 balls with seven sixes helped MI chase down the tough target of 229 runs with eight balls to spare.

In a significant blow for MI, Hardik Pandya missed the game due to back spasms, but Suryakumar Yadav found the right ally in Rohit, who showed no signs of rust despite being out for more than three weeks. The MI opener was so brutal that Mumbai Indians achieved their most successful run chase in IPL history.

For the Super Giants, the campaign continues to be a downward spiral as they remain at the bottom of the table. Having now lost six matches, Rishabh Pant’s team needs nothing less than a miraculous turnaround to stay in the playoff race.

Puran lights up Wankhede

After being asked to bat first, the Super Giants did not have a good start and Josh Inglis was out cheaply. But Nicholas Pooran performed brilliantly to ensure that LSG scored 90 runs in the powerplay and recorded their best powerplay in IPL history. Puran, who was looking for Roop, Saved himself by scoring a stormy half-century in 16 balls.

Pooran continued his six-hitting spree and showed why one should never ignore a batsman with his brute force. He joined hands with Mitchell Marsh and both added 94 runs for the second wicket in just 34 balls. Pooran eventually scored 63 runs in 21 balls with the help of eight sixes, before Corbyn Bosch took his wicket.

Bosch also dismissed Marsh in the same over, who scored 44 runs in 25 balls. However, Marsh and Pooran ensured that the Super Giants reached 143 for three at half-time. At that stage, it looked like LSG were destined to post a total around 250 runs, if not higher.

MI made a great comeback

From there, MI took things back beautifully as LSG could only muster 88 runs in their last 10 overs. Jasprit Bumrah struggled a bit, bowling three no-balls in the match, one of which took away the wicket of Himmat Singh from him. Once again, he went out without taking a wicket, which shows how tough it has been for MI’s premier pace bowler.

While Bumrah struggled, the rest of the MI bowlers managed to keep the LSG batsmen in check. Rishabh Pant (15) faced another failure before being dismissed by Will Jacques. Aiden Markram (31*) and Himmat Singh (40) put on a 68-run partnership, but they could hardly pick up the pace as the MI bowlers did not allow them to open their shoulders.

This match was special for Raghu Sharma He took his first IPL wicket as Akshat Raghuvanshi And then celebrated by taking out a special note from his pocket. The Super Giants scored 229, their highest score in this IPL, but it still felt almost par, especially at a venue where even 240 doesn’t always seem safe.

Many more to follow…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi to celebrate the party’s performance in the assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory. (PTI Photo/Salman Ali)

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Monday he described his “Vikit Bharat” (developed India) pledge as a “resurgence in the past” following the BJP’s landslide victory in the West Bengal assembly elections.With this victory, the BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal, replacing the Trinamool Congress, which has been in power since 2011.Addressing BJP workers at the party’s national headquarters in Delhi, where the victory was celebrated, PM Modi said, “The pledge to achieve Developed India@2047 is linked to the resurgence in the East. In olden times, erstwhile Bihar, Bengal and Odisha were the three pillars of India’s greatness.”Referring to the three states by their respective old names, he said, “To achieve a developed India, we need to revive all three pillars of Anga, Banga and Kalinga. I am glad that these three states have reposed faith in the BJP to lead on the path of development.”He described Kalinga (Orissa) as a “maritime superpower”, Anga (Bihar) as the “powerhouse” of cotton and silk trade and Banga (West Bengal) as the cultural “epicentre”.The BJP formed its first government in Odisha in June 2024 and retained Bihar, where its NDA alliance won a landslide victory in November last year.The Prime Minister’s comments come days after he gave the call for “Ang, Bang, Kalinga” for the first time at an election rally in West Bengal.Addressing a rally in Barrackpore on April 27, PM Modi said, “This election of West Bengal is an election to change the fate of Bengal as well as the entire eastern India, the eastern part of India.” In the past, when India was prosperous, it had three strong pillars – “Anga”, “Banga” and “Kalinga”. When these three pillars became weak, India’s capabilities also suffered a setback. Today, when India is moving forward with the aim of becoming developed, it is very important for the development of Anga, Bang and Kalinga. The rise of India is incomplete without the rise of the East.”He further said, “First Bihar blossomed, Odisha blossomed and now it is Bengal’s turn. And from the atmosphere I am seeing here, lotus is sure to bloom in Bengal too.”Voting took place in West Bengal on 23 and 29 April, with an unprecedented turnout of over 90% in each phase. Counting of votes took place on Monday.

सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हुए एक पत्र को लेकर विधायक अरविंद पांडे द्वारा कांग्रेस पर छवि खराब करने का आरोप लगाने पर रविवार को कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष गणेश गोदियाल ने पलटवार किया। उन्होंने कहा, मैंने सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हुए विधायक के पत्र में सरकार पर लगाए गए आरोपों के आधार पर उच्च जांच की मांग उठाई थी, आज भी मैं अपनी बात पर कायम हूं.

अगर विधायक पत्र को फर्जी और आरोपों को झूठा बता रहे हैं तो उन्हें सार्वजनिक तौर पर यह भी कहना चाहिए कि वह सीएम धामी के वफादार सिपाही हैं. उन्होंने कहा कि पत्र फर्जी है या असली, सरकार को इसकी जांच करानी चाहिए.

In Murshidabad, West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party’s Gauri Shankar Ghosh ensured his victory by securing 1,14,443 votes. Shaoni Singha Roy of All India Trinamool Congress trailed by 82,922 votes.TMC’s Shaoni Singha Roy is contesting against BJP’s Gauri Shankar Ghosh on the Murshidabad seat in the 2026 assembly elections.Murshidabad assembly constituency had a total of 2,48,269 registered voters in the electoral rolls for the 2026 assembly elections, of which 1,26,372 were male, 1,21,896 female and 1 belonged to the third gender.Voting took place on 294 seats in West Bengal in two phases on April 23 and April 29, recording a combined turnout of nearly 93 per cent – ​​the highest since independence and one of the largest in Indian electoral history. Notably, this increase was not limited to rural strongholds, but a dramatic rise was seen in urban centres, where women voters outnumbered men for record participation.Murshidabad is one of the 294 assembly constituencies of West Bengal, located in Murshidabad district and is part of the Murshidabad Lok Sabha seat. It is a general category constituency, which has seen close elections and changes in party control in recent years.There were 268,221 registered voters in Murshidabad in the 2021 assembly elections, of which 229,231 cast valid votes. The seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Gauri Shankar Ghosh, who secured 95,967 votes. Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Shaoni Singha Roy stood second with 93,476 votes, trailing by a slim margin of 2,491 votes.In the 2016 assembly elections, the constituency had 235,052 voters, with 201,150 valid votes recorded, showing a turnout of 85.58 percent. Indian National Congress candidate Shaoni Singha Roy won the seat with 94,579 votes. TMC candidate Ashim Krishna Bhatt stood second with 69,440 votes and lost by a margin of 25,139 votes.

TOI correspondent from Washington: The United States and Iran are on the verge of resuming their shooting match in the Gulf after Tehran attacked the UAE with drones and missiles in response to US efforts to militarily rescue stranded ships in the Strait of Hormuz under “Project Freedom”.“In a high-stakes gambit that blends humanitarian rhetoric with hard power signaling, US President Donald Trump on Monday initiated a Washington-led move to move commercial ships out of the choppy waterway under protective US cover. But when Tehran attacked the UAE’s Fujairah province, it was forced to take defensive measures against incoming missiles and drones, as the power move was met with remaining Iranian firepower. The US, for its part, claimed that two merchant ships had passed through the strait but Iran rejected the claim, saying it had full control over the strait. The tit-for-tat announcements come amid a two-month-long conflict in the Gulf that has blocked one of the world’s most vital oil arteries and rattled global energy markets – and the US. Domestic politics – in a reversal.The competition for control of the Strait of Hormuz has now turned into a stark reality: the US clearly commands superior military power, but Iran appears to be dictating the terms of engagement, with clear warnings from Tehran revealing a situation where geography and asymmetric strategy are blunting Washington’s power, forcing it to work within the red lines set by its rival. What the US has portrayed as independence is being seen as provocation by Iran as both sides headed down a slippery path to renewed fighting on Monday. Earlier, defining the operation as humanitarian intervention, Trump said neutral countries had appealed to Washington to help free ships “locked” in the strait, many of which lacked food and essential supplies. The US will “safely escort its vessels out of these restricted waterways,” he said, warning that any interference “will have to be dealt with forcefully.” The operation, which began Monday morning Middle East time, was presented as a goodwill gesture – including to Iran – even if it had unmistakable coercive undertones.But Project Freedom had a hesitant start at the grassroots level. Shipping through the strait remained difficult, with most ships opting to use the Iranian-controlled traffic separation scheme instead of the US-proposed corridor near Oman. Shipping officials said the plan lacks operational clarity and it is unclear whether it is sustainable, with industry concerns that without Iranian coordination, any large-scale transit risks rekindling hostilities. Tehran’s attacks on the UAE within hours of the US move showed that fears were not unfounded. In strictly military terms, the US retains overwhelming superiority. The U.S. Navy could deploy forces across the Gulf with carrier strike groups, surveillance systems, and associated bases. But geography – and politics – complicate that advantage. Iran’s proximity to the strait, combined with its arsenal of coastal missiles, drones, and fast-attack craft, gives it effective control over the dynamics of escalation. Even limited harassment could halt commercial shipping, as insurers raise premiums and companies refuse to risk multimillion-dollar ships.Shipping companies, for their part, are voting with their hearts out: Most are staying out. Officials say Trump’s assurances fall short of the security guarantees needed to restart transit. Without a comprehensive agreement – ​​ideally involving Iran – insurers are unlikely to underwrite voyages through the strait. The result is a disruption that will have a global impact, disrupting markets from Asia to Europe.In America itself, the crisis is hitting kitchen-table economics. Gas prices nationwide have risen to an average of $4.46 per gallon, up from $2.98 before the conflict – an increase of nearly 50 percent. Analysts have warned that if the hurdle persists, prices could cross $5.The spike is putting intense pressure on Trump, who has made energy affordability a central political message. The president has responded with a mix of external appeals and strategic pressure, repeatedly asking China and NATO allies to help reopen the waterway, whether by pressuring Iran or contributing naval assets.Critics argue that the administration’s approach has been reactive and lacks a coherent end game. Some lawmakers are questioning whether Project Freedom risks embroiling the US in a broader conflict without Congressional approval, while others argue that the President has little choice but to take action to stabilize global energy flows.However, Trump has maintained a defiant tone that the operation is both necessary and limited. He has pointed to “very positive discussions” with Iran as evidence that diplomacy is still in play, even as he stressed a willingness to use force if necessary.

उत्तर प्रदेश के कौशाम्बी जिले से एक चिंताजनक मामला सामने आया है, जहां मंझनपुर कोतवाली क्षेत्र की एक विवाहित महिला अपने दो छोटे बच्चों के साथ 29 अप्रैल से लापता है। घटना के बाद से परिवार में चिंता का माहौल है। विवाहिता के मायके पक्ष ने उसके ससुराल वालों पर गंभीर आरोप लगाए हैं. उनका कहना है कि अतिरिक्त दहेज की मांग को लेकर उनकी बेटी को काफी समय से प्रताड़ित किया जा रहा था. मामले की गंभीरता को देखते हुए परिजनों ने सोमवार को पुलिस अधीक्षक से मुलाकात कर शिकायत दर्ज करायी और तत्काल कार्रवाई की मांग की.

शादी के बाद उत्पीड़न शुरू हो गया।
भरसावो गांव निवासी शिवकन्या देवी ने पुलिस अधीक्षक को दिए गए शिकायती पत्र में बताया कि उन्होंने अपनी बेटी मंजू देवी की शादी 16 फरवरी 2020 को लौधना निवासी गद्दी पाल के बेटे लवकुश से की थी. शादी में उन्होंने अपनी क्षमता के अनुसार दहेज दिया था और एक स्प्लेंडर बाइक भी दी थी. शादी के कुछ समय बाद ही मंजू देवी को ससुराल में प्रताड़ना का सामना करना पड़ा. परिजनों के मुताबिक दामाद लवकुश, देवर विमलेश व लवलेश, सास रामसवारी व ससुर गद्दी पाल आए दिन उसके साथ गाली-गलौज व मारपीट करते थे।

दो लाख रुपये और अपाचे बाइक की मांग की गयी.
परिजनों का आरोप है कि ससुराल वाले लगातार दो लाख रुपये और एक अपाचे बाइक की मांग कर रहे थे. वे लोग मंजू देवी को धमकी देते थे कि अगर यह मांग पूरी नहीं हुई तो वे उसे और उसके बच्चों को मार डालेंगे. इससे मंजू देवी मानसिक व शारीरिक रूप से परेशान रहती थी.

29 अप्रैल से मां और बच्चा लापता, परिजन चिंतित
बताया जा रहा है कि 29 अप्रैल को मंजू देवी और उनके दो बच्चे अचानक संदिग्ध परिस्थितियों में लापता हो गये. इसकी जानकारी मिलने पर मायके वालों ने कई जगह तलाश की, लेकिन चार दिन बाद भी उसका कोई सुराग नहीं मिला। इसके बाद परिजनों ने आशंका जताई कि उनके साथ कोई अनहोनी हो सकती है.

एसपी ने दिए जांच के आदेश
मामले की शिकायत मिलने पर पुलिस अधीक्षक ने तत्काल मंझनपुर कोतवाली पुलिस को जांच के निर्देश दिए। पुलिस अब पूरे मामले की जांच कर रही है और महिला और बच्चों की तलाश जारी है. परिजनों ने प्रशासन से तत्काल कार्रवाई कर उनकी बेटी और बच्चों को सुरक्षित खोजने की मांग की है.

(रिपोर्ट: राम किशन, कौशांबी)

सोमवार दोपहर सेलाकुई के हरिपुर में खनन सामग्री से भरी तेज रफ्तार ट्रैक्टर-ट्रॉली अनियंत्रित हो गई। यह ट्रॉली सीधे एक घर की दीवार से जा टकराई, जिससे दीवार बुरी तरह क्षतिग्रस्त हो गई. मकान मालिक नंद किशोर भट्ट ने बताया कि हादसे के वक्त उनका परिवार घर के अंदर था। घटना से कुछ देर पहले बच्चे आंगन से अंदर चले गए थे। इससे बड़ा हादसा टल गया और कोई हताहत नहीं हुआ. गाड़ी की रफ्तार इतनी तेज थी कि ड्राइवर उस पर नियंत्रण नहीं रख सका.

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उधर, दूसरी घटना रविवार रात करीब डेढ़ बजे सेलाकुई में हुई। एक डंपर अनियंत्रित होकर बिजली के खंभे से टकरा गया. डंपर ने एक खंभा तोड़ दिया और पास की एक फैक्ट्री की दीवार को भी क्षतिग्रस्त कर दिया।