Weather Update Today: IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert For Uttarakhand, Maharashtra; Check Forecast For Rajasthan

Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that several parts of the country are likely to witness light to heavy rainfall at least till August 17. As per the weather department, the northern states are also expected to receive thunderstorms and gusty winds in the coming days. The continuous rainfall in the hilly states has caused significant damage to the infrastructure and has claimed several lives.

Delhi-NCR Weather

As per the weather department, several regions of Delhi are likely to witness moderate to heavy rainfall on Wednesday. Along with Delhi, the residents of other nearby cities, including Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad, are also set to witness heavy downpours. While the minimum temperature is expected to remain around 29 degrees Celsius, the maximum may reach 36 degrees Celsius.

Uttar Pradesh

The IMD stated that the eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh might witness rainfall between August 12 and 17, adding that the region is also likely to experience thunderstorms and gusty winds. Apart from this, the western districts are likely to experience heavy rains between August 14 and 17.

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Bihar

The weather department stated that several districts of Bihar are set to experience moderate to heavy rainfall at least till August 14. The residents are also likely to witness thunderstorms, gusty winds, and lightning in the coming days. The farmers have been advised to protect their crops and limit their outings during the rain to avoid any inconveniences.

Uttarakhand

As per the advisory, several districts of Uttarakhand, including Almora, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Champawat, Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Haridwar, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi, and Pauri Garhwal, are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming days. The tourists have been advised to stay updated and plan their days accordingly for the next few days.

Apart from this, other states, including Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, are also likely to witness moderate to heavy rainfall.

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