The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for 18 states across the country, warning of thunderstorms, strong winds, and snowfall in hilly areas. As weather conditions continue to fluctuate, storm damage, road blockages, and falling temperatures have been reported in several regions.
From Western Uttar Pradesh to Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and the Northeast, weather patterns are shifting rapidly. Additionally, the formation of a second cyclone over Bangladesh has intensified rainfall in the northeastern states.
Weather Forecast for Uttar Pradesh
The IMD predicts thunderstorms with lightning in Western Uttar Pradesh, accompanied by winds blowing at 20-30 km/h.
Regions Affected by Heavy Rain & Thunderstorms:
📍 Saharanpur, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, and Baghpat – Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected.
📍 Meerut, Ghaziabad, Hapur, and Auraiya – Possible thunderstorms and lightning strikes.
📍 Amroha, Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit, and Sambhal – Forecasted rain and thunderstorms.
States on High Alert for Heavy Rain
Northern & Western India:
☔ Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand – Heavy rain and snowfall warnings from March 10 to March 15.
☔ Punjab & Haryana – Expected rain and thunderstorms on March 13.
☔ Rajasthan – Intermittent rainfall forecast between March 13 and March 15.
☔ Bihar & West Bengal – Some areas likely to experience moderate to heavy rain.
Northeastern India:
⚠ IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for the northeastern states until March 15.
📍 Regions expected to receive heavy rain and thunderstorms:
✔ Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Nagaland
✔ Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Tripura
📍 Arunachal Pradesh – Forecast to experience snowfall until March 13.
Southern India:
⚠ The IMD has also issued rain warnings for several southern states.
✔ Tamil Nadu – Heavy rainfall alert issued for four districts on Tuesday.
✔ Kerala & Mahe – Expected rainfall to continue until March 13.
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