The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of significant weather changes across large parts of the country within the next 18 hours. According to the latest forecast, June 3 is expected to bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, b winds and lightning to 15 states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
The IMD has advised people to remain alert and avoid unnecessary travel. The department warned that thunderstorms in eastern and northern India could lead to falling trees, disruptions to power supply and localized damage.
According to the IMD, the states expected to experience the most severe weather conditions are:
Northern and Central India
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- Delhi
- Haryana
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
Eastern and Northeastern India
- Jharkhand
- West Bengal
- Odisha
- Assam
Southern India
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
The department has warned of heavy rainfall in some areas and b thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in others.
The IMD said a cyclonic circulation is active over northeastern Rajasthan and adjoining areas at lower atmospheric levels. In addition, a new western disturbance is expected to enter northwest India from June 3. These weather systems could trigger sudden changes in weather conditions across large parts of the country, resulting in heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
Delhi is likely to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms on June 3.
- Wind speed: 60–70 kmph
- Maximum temperature: 38°C
- Minimum temperature: 29°C
Sudden changes in weather conditions may affect traffic movement and flight operations in the national capital.
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast in several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Meerut, Noida, Saharanpur, Agra, Mathura, Kanpur, Prayagraj and Varanasi.
- Maximum temperature: Around 38°C
- Minimum temperature: 29°C
- Risk of thunderstorms and lightning
Weather activity is expected to remain elevated in Bihar.
- Wind speed: 60–65 kmph
- Affected districts include Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur and Purnia
- Rainfall and thunderstorms are likely to continue from June 3 to June 5
In Jharkhand, wind speeds of 70–80 kmph are possible during thunderstorms. Uttarakhand has been issued a warning for heavy rainfall accompanied by winds of 70–75 kmph.
The next 18 hours are being viewed as critical from a weather perspective, with authorities on alert due to the possibility of b winds, rainfall and lightning across 15 states.
