The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for large parts of the country, forecasting rain, thunderstorms and lightning across nearly 15 states on May 29 amid ongoing heat conditions.
According to the forecast, rain and b thunderstorms are expected in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar and nearly 15 states. Wind speeds of up to 90 kmph may be recorded in some areas, raising the possibility of fallen trees, damage to power lines and disruption to normal public life.
According to the IMD, states under alert for heavy rainfall and b winds include Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam. Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and b winds is forecast in different areas of these states.
Rain accompanied by b winds is forecast in the national capital on May 29. According to the weather department:
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Wind speed: 50–60 kmph
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Maximum temperature: Around 35°C
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Minimum temperature: Around 25°C
The weather department has advised people to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.
An alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has been issued in several districts of Uttar Pradesh from May 29 to May 31. Affected districts include Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Aligarh, Kanpur, Sitapur, Bahraich, Jhansi and Lalitpur, among others. Wind speeds in these areas may reach 80–90 kmph.
In Bihar, moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast in Patna, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnia and other districts. Wind speeds may range between 60–70 kmph.
In Jharkhand, thunderstorms with wind speeds of 50–55 kmph are forecast in Ranchi, Dhanbad, Palamu and other areas.
Weather conditions are expected to remain more severe in the hill states.
In Uttarakhand, b winds of 65–70 kmph and hailstorms are likely. Himachal Pradesh is forecast to receive heavy rainfall in several districts, while temperatures may decline in snow-bound areas. Jammu and Kashmir is under an alert for rain and thunderstorms with wind speeds of 60–70 kmph.
The possibility of landslides and road disruptions has also been indicated in these regions.
An alert for b winds and rain has been issued in areas of West Bengal including Malda, Nadia and North 24 Parganas. Wind speeds of 70–75 kmph may be recorded in some places. Lightning is also forecast in Odisha and adjoining areas.
States in northwestern India have been warned of dust storms and heavy rainfall. In Punjab, wind speeds of 70–80 kmph are forecast. Haryana faces the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning, while Rajasthan may witness b winds and rainfall in districts including Jaipur, Alwar and Bikaner.
Several districts in Madhya Pradesh may also experience thunderstorms and rainfall. Temperatures in Bhopal may exceed 40°C, alongside b winds. Chhattisgarh has also been placed under a warning for rainfall and lightning.
