The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an extreme weather alert for 17 states, including Delhi-NCR, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. These areas are expected to experience heavy thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate showers.
Areas in Delhi-NCR are likely to experience cloudy weather accompanied by dust storms and heavy rainfall. The maximum temperature can rise up to 39 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature can fall to 29 degrees Celsius.
Parts of Uttar Pradesh will also experience cold weather. The weather department predicted a dust storm alert in at least 22 districts of the state. Several parts of UP are likely to receive rainfall while other areas are expected to be slightly humid.
Heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings have been issued for more than 18 districts in Bihar. Wind gusts up to 50–60 km/h are expected to cause severe damage. People have been advised to avoid the outdoors during lightning strikes.
Uttarakhand And Himachal Pradesh: The hilly areas are expected to experience heavy downpours, hailstorms, and strong winds.
Punjab, Haryana, And Rajasthan: Light showers accompanied by dust storms will be expected in these areas.
South and Northeast India: Monsoon is fully active in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh, due to which extremely heavy rains will continue in these places.
Heavy rainfall and strong winds disrupted normal life in many parts of Kerala on Friday. Heavy winds resulted in damaging vehicles and property. The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for five districts in the state for Saturday and Sunday.
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that rainfall in the state is expected to intensify over the next two days. In view of the situation, a red alert has been issued for Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts for Saturday. A red alert has also been issued for Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad districts for Sunday.
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