The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of severe weather conditions in several parts of the country within the next 11 hours, with forecasts indicating thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and lightning in at least 17 states on May 30. Wind speeds in some areas may reach 80 to 85 kilometres per hour. The department has advised people, farmers and fishermen to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.
According to the IMD, weather conditions may change suddenly across several states in northern, eastern, western and southern India. Eastern India has been identified as the region at highest risk, with forecasts of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning.
Alerts have been issued for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi-NCR, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam, Odisha, parts of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and southern coastal areas, and several northeastern states.
Meteorologists said cyclonic circulation is active in several regions, contributing to unstable weather conditions.
The IMD has forecast b winds and rainfall in Delhi and adjoining areas on May 31. Weather conditions on May 30 are expected to remain hot and humid, followed by a sudden change. The IMD estimates Delhi’s temperature will remain around 34°C, while the risk of b winds and lightning persists.
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are expected to witness the best impact from thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
In Uttar Pradesh, wind speeds of 80 to 85 kilometres per hour are likely in Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Kanpur, Lucknow, Bareilly, Gorakhpur and several districts in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
In Bihar, alerts for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have been issued for Patna, Gaya, Saran, Bhojpur, Purnia, Katihar and Seemanchal regions, where wind speeds may reach 70 to 80 kilometres per hour.
Heavy rainfall has increased the risk of landslides and road blockages in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
Alerts have been issued in Uttarakhand for Dehradun, Chamoli and Pithoragarh, while Shimla, Kullu, Mandi and Kangra in Himachal Pradesh are expected to experience rainfall accompanied by b winds.
Tourists have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel. Adverse weather conditions are also likely in Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. Parts of Assam may witness storm winds of 80 to 90 kilometres per hour, while areas including Kolkata, Ranchi, Dumka and Darjeeling are expected to experience heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms.
