NEW DELHI — As the heat begins to settle over much of North India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh rain alerts for several states, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and even hailstorms over the next few days. The forecast comes amid rising temperatures in Uttar Pradesh and other plains regions, where fans have already started whirring in many households.
Rain, Snow, and Storms in the North
According to IMD, Jammu & Kashmir is set to witness heavy rain and snowfall on March 26 and 27, with similar alerts for Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab. These areas may experience:
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Thunderstorms and lightning
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Strong winds reaching speeds of 30–50 km/h
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Hailstorms, particularly in Himachal Pradesh
These conditions are attributed to an active Western Disturbance sweeping across the Himalayan region.
Southern States Also on Alert
In the past 24 hours, hailstorms were reported in coastal interior Karnataka, while northern interior Karnataka and South Madhya Maharashtra saw heavy rains and gusty winds. The IMD has extended alerts to include:
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Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal (March 26–27)
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Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan, and Goa (March 26)
Expect isolated heavy showers and thunderstorms in these regions, possibly disrupting travel and outdoor plans.
Rainfall in the East and Northeast
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Arunachal Pradesh: Heavy rainfall forecasted on March 28 and 29
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Other northeastern states may also see an increase in temperature by 2–3°C over the next 3–4 days
Temperature Trends Across India
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Northwest India: No major change in temperature in the next 24 hours; then a drop of 3–4°C expected
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Central India: Daytime temperatures to rise by 2–3°C in the next three days
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Interior Odisha: Heatwave alert for March 29–30
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Western Uttar Pradesh: Hot day conditions predicted for March 26–27
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Gujarat: Hot weather expected on March 29–30
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Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam: Expect hot and humid conditions between March 28–30
IMD Advisory: Be Prepared
The IMD urges residents in affected areas to:
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Stay indoors during peak storm hours
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Avoid taking shelter under trees during lightning
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Secure loose items around homes and balconies
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Keep updated through official IMD bulletins and local alerts
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