Heavy Showers, Thunderstorms Likely In Delhi, UP And Bihar As IMD Warns 15 States

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an active spell of monsoon, issuing a heavy rain alert for 15 states during the next 12 hours. Several places may experience intense thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds of 60–80 kmph. The weather conditions could lead to uprooted trees, electricity disruptions, and an increased risk of landslides in mountainous areas.

Which 15 states are on the list?

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Gujarat and Maharashtra. The weather will be bad at all these places today. Along with the rain, strong winds will also blow.

What will happen in Delhi-NCR?

Here, the wind is expected to blow at a speed of 40-50 kilometres per hour. Along with this, there will be intermittent heavy rain. The Meteorological Department has said not to leave the house unless necessary. Roads may be flooded, and jams may occur.

Are UP and Bihar the worst-affected areas?

In Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Agra, and Gorakhpur may receive thunderstorms up to 60 km and heavy rains. In Bihar, wind speeds of 50-60 km will blow in Patna, Gaya, Bhojpur, and Darbhanga. There is a danger of waterlogging in low-lying areas.

What is the condition of Jharkhand and hilly areas?

There is a possibility of a storm with a speed of 70-80 kilometers per hour in Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Dhanbad in Jharkhand. Mountains may crack due to continuous rain in Uttarakhand and Himachal. There is also a fear of falling stones. The government has asked people living on river banks, farmers, and people visiting to be alert.

Why is this happening?

Meteorologists say that a cyclone has formed near the Bay of Bengal and in the south-western part of UP. Due to this, humidity has increased, and rain and storms have started in many parts of the country.

Where is the yellow alert?

There is a yellow alert for heavy rain in some districts of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh. Light to moderate rain may be accompanied by strong wind in Rajasthan.

What should people do?

Do not go out of the house unnecessarily. Do not stand under trees and electric wires. Do not wander near rivers and streams. Drive the vehicle slowly. Keep watching the news of your district on TV and phone. Overall, be careful for the next 12 hours. Keep updating the weather and take care of yourself.