The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert for multiple regions of the country, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms across at least 11 states within the next 20 hours.
According to the department, states likely to be affected include Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Nagaland, and West Bengal. These regions may experience moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and hailstorms, with ber impact expected in eastern and northern parts of the country.
Wind speeds during this period are forecast to reach between 60 and 70 kilometres per hour, raising concerns about disruptions to daily life and agriculture.
The department stated that an upper air cyclonic circulation is active over southeastern Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas. A similar system is developing over southwestern Rajasthan and nearby regions. These systems are increasing moisture levels, contributing to the likelihood of intense rainfall and thunderstorms across several states.
In Delhi, a warning has been issued for rainfall and hailstorms on May 1, with wind speeds expected between 50 and 60 kilometres per hour.
Maximum temperature: 36°C
Minimum temperature: 24°C
Residents have been advised to avoid open areas and remain in safe locations during adverse weather conditions.
In Uttar Pradesh, districts including Saharanpur, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Noida, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Gorakhpur are under alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
Lucknow: Maximum 34°C, Minimum 24°C
In Bihar, districts such as Patna, Gaya, Nalanda, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, and Purnia are expected to receive heavy rainfall.
Patna: Maximum 32°C, Minimum 23°C
Adverse weather conditions are also expected in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
In Uttarakhand, districts including Dehradun, Nainital, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh may experience heavy rainfall with wind speeds up to 50 kilometres per hour.
In Himachal Pradesh, alerts have been issued for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Shimla, Mandi, Kangra, and Chamba. Higher altitude areas are expected to experience both rainfall and cold conditions.
In Rajasthan, districts such as Jodhpur, Bikaner, Alwar, and Sikar may experience rainfall accompanied by winds reaching up to 50 kilometres per hour.
In Madhya Pradesh, districts including Bhind, Chhatarpur, Seoni, and Balaghat are expected to witness unstable weather conditions between May 1 and May 5.
