New Delhi: The spell of unseasonal rainfall continues across various parts of the country. This is not only disrupting daily life but also causing damage to farmers’ standing, ripe Rabi crops. Meanwhile, in Delhi-NCR and Western UP, rising temperatures are causing intense heat that is leaving people sweating profusely, further exacerbating the situation.
In states like Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, severe heatwaves have made life extremely difficult. While snowfall in the hilly regions has subsided, a new Western Disturbance is once again poised to become active. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning across several states.
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Warning for Heavy Rainfall in These States
According to the Meteorological Department, a new Western Disturbance is expected to become active over the mountains of North India starting April 17. Under its influence, a rain alert—accompanied by lightning and thunder—has been issued for certain hilly regions of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.
Over the next 24 hours, due to a cyclonic circulation in the Northeast, rain accompanied by gusty winds and storms is expected in Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Assam, and Nagaland. Alerts for storms and rain have also been issued for coastal regions, including Kerala and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Additionally, the IMD has forecast severe heatwave conditions lasting for five days across Marathwada, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
Weather Forecast for UP
According to the Meteorological Department, the weather in Uttar Pradesh is expected to turn quite hot. As per the IMD, temperatures could rise by 3 to 6 degrees Celsius by the end of the week. Maximum temperatures in the districts of the Bundelkhand region are projected to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. Specifically, the temperature in Banda is expected to touch the 40-degree mark. Currently, no alerts regarding rainfall have been issued for the state.
Weather Forecast for Bihar
According to the Meteorological Department, no weather systems are currently present over Bihar. Consequently, temperatures are expected to rise gradually across the state. The temperature is expected to rise by approximately 4 degrees Celsius in about four days.