The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert for May 16, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms and b winds across 15 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The IMD said wind speeds in some areas could reach 80 to 85 kilometres per hour and advised residents and farmers to remain cautious.
According to the IMD, weather conditions may change suddenly in several parts of northern and eastern India on May 16. Rain and b winds have been forecast in multiple districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Agra, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ballia. Wind speeds in these areas may reach 60 to 65 kilometres per hour.
In Bihar, districts including Patna, Gaya, Purnia, Darbhanga, Katihar and West Champaran are under alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms. The IMD said winds in these areas could reach 80 to 85 kilometres per hour.
Warnings for rain and thunderstorms have also been issued for Bokaro, Jamshedpur, Dumka and Hazaribagh in Jharkhand.
Heavy rain and b winds are likely in Rajasthan districts including Alwar, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Udaipur and Bharatpur. In Punjab, b winds of 50 to 60 kilometres per hour are expected in Amritsar, Mohali, Ludhiana and Bathinda.
The IMD has also forecast adverse weather conditions in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Alerts for heavy rain and b winds have been issued for Dehradun, Nainital, Chamoli and Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand.
In Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, Mandi, Kangra and Chamba may witness heavy rainfall along with stormy winds reaching 70 to 80 kilometres per hour.
Delhi may continue to experience heat during the daytime, but weather conditions are expected to change by evening. The IMD said cloud cover and b winds are likely in the national capital later in the day.
Several districts in Madhya Pradesh are expected to witness severe heatwave conditions instead of rainfall. Temperatures in areas including Bhopal, Rewa, Singrauli and Vidisha may reach 41 degrees Celsius.
The IMD has advised people to avoid open fields, trees and electric poles during adverse weather conditions. Farmers have also been advised to take necessary measures to protect crops and livestock.
According to the weather department, rainfall and thunderstorm activity may increase across several states due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal and an active cyclonic circulation over central India.
