New Delhi: These days, the scorching heat in most of the districts of Uttar Pradesh has made life difficult for the people. It is a matter of relief that soon the mood of the weather is going to change in UP, where rain along with thunderstorms can be seen in many areas. The heat is so intense that the temperature is being recorded above 42 degrees Celsius in many districts.

Earlier, the monsoon was expected to arrive soon, but now it will arrive on time. The monsoon is expected to enter Uttar Pradesh by June 20, 2025, marking the commencement of the rainy season. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of pre-monsoon rain, with the potential for heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning, between June 14 and 17. The period of lightning and thunder may also continue.

Possibility of heavy rain in these districts

According to the IMD, there is a possibility of heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in all areas of eastern North India. Rain is expected in Gorakhpur, Maharajganj, Kushinagar, and Basti districts of Uttar Pradesh, accompanied by thunder and lightning.

Rain is also expected in Sant Kabir Nagar, Siddharth Nagar, Balrampur, and Gonda, accompanied by thunderstorms. A warning has been issued for heavy rain accompanied by lightning in the Shravasti, Bahraich, and Lakhimpur Kheri districts. Winds are expected to blow at a speed of 30 to 40 kmph in all these areas.

Western UP is experiencing a heat wave.

According to the Meteorological Department, severe heat and heat waves are being experienced in many districts of western Uttar Pradesh. There is a possibility of a heat wave here in the future as well. The IMD has predicted a severe heatwave in Lalitpur, Jhansi, Jalaun, Mahoba, Hamirpur, and Etawah. A heatwave is also expected in Firozabad, Mainpuri, Agra, Hathras, and Aligarh, with intense heat. A yellow alert has been issued for Bulandshahr and Meerut districts. According to BHU meteorologist Professor Manoj Kumar, the weather system seems to be active again in UP.

The movement of clouds will begin in many cities. This time, there is a possibility of thunderstorms and rain. The temperature is expected to drop by 3 degrees Celsius in eastern UP.