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- IMD issues heavy rain, thunderstorm alert for 15 states.
- Delhi-NCR, UP, Bihar to get relief from heat.
- Hilly states face landslide risk; tourists advised caution.
Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in 15 states today. These states are expected to witness torrential rain within 14 hours, with wind speeds reaching 60-70 kilometers per hour. The fresh rainfall is likely to provide relief, especially in Delhi, UP, and Bihar from scorching heat by reducing the temperature by two to four degrees Celsius.
Rain Likely In Several States
As per the weather department, heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana. It further stated that hailstorms and lightning are also expected in some regions of these states.
The IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for Delhi-NCR on July 18 and 19, providing much-needed relief from heat. The maximum temperature is expected to be 37 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is likely to remain around 31 degrees Celsius.
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Heavy Rain Likely In UP, Bihar
Uttar Pradesh: Heavy rain and thunderstorms is expected in several districts, including Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Ayodhya, and Gorakhpur. While the maximum temperature in Lucknow is likely to be calculated at 33 degrees Celsius, the minimum temperature is expected to be calculated at 28 degrees Celsius.
As per the weather department, several districts of Bihar, including Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Nalanda, Champaran, Gopalganj, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, and Sitamarhi are set to witness fresh rain. The farmers have been advised to protect their crops and limit their outings during the rain.
The IMD further stated that the hilly states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir are set to witness moderate to heavy rain in the coming days. The continuous rain is likely to cause landslides at several sites, leading to inconveniences to the commuters. The tourists have been advised to follow the guidelines and plan their days accordingly.