New Delhi: Temperatures have dropped across most parts of North India following light to moderate rainfall. A chill in the air is still palpable, even in the month of April. People have once again started wearing warm clothing during the mornings and evenings. There has been no respite yet from the inclement weather prevailing across North India; specifically, on April 9—that is, today—there remains a possibility of thunderstorms and rain.
Weather alerts warning of deteriorating conditions have been issued for 13 states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh as well, there appears to be absolutely no immediate hope for relief from the adverse weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and squalls across 13 states of the country. Details regarding the specific weather conditions expected in various regions can be found below.
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Weather Forecast for Delhi
According to the Meteorological Department’s report, the national capital, Delhi, is set to receive some relief from the adverse weather. The IMD has forecast clear weather conditions from tomorrow—April 9—through April 11. While there may be some rainfall during the day today, the IMD expects the skies to remain completely clear starting tomorrow. Winds are also expected to blow at speeds of up to 30 kilometres per hour during the daytime.
Hailstorm Alert for Uttar Pradesh
According to the Meteorological Department, although the weather in Delhi is expected to remain clear, a rain alert has been issued for Uttar Pradesh. For April 9, a possibility of rain accompanied by thunder and lightning has been forecast for Banda, Fatehpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Hardoi, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar, Unnao, Lucknow, Barabanki, Raebareli, Amethi, and Saharanpur.
In addition to these areas, an alert for heavy downpours has been issued for Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Bulandshahr. Furthermore, an alert for heavy rainfall and lightning strikes has been issued for the areas surrounding Aligarh, Mathura, Hathras, Kasganj, Etah, Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawah, and Bijnor. Specifically, rain accompanied by hailstorms is expected in Aligarh, Mathura, Hathras, Kasganj, Etah, Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawah, and their surrounding regions.
Weather in Bihar
According to the IMD (India Meteorological Department), there is a possibility of deteriorating weather conditions in Bihar as well. Warnings for thunderstorms and rain have been issued for Darbhanga, Madhubani, Araria, Samastipur, Vaishali, Siwan, Gopalganj, Muzaffarpur, and Kishanganj. Furthermore, an alert for hailstorms has been issued for certain areas.
Weather in the Hills
According to the Meteorological Department, weather conditions are set to take a turn for the worse. The IMD has issued an alert for rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in Himachal Pradesh. A ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued for several districts, including Shimla, Kangra, Kasauli, and Kufri.
Uttarakhand may witness a spell of snowfall. Heavy rain and snowfall are also expected in some mountainous regions of Uttarakhand—the ‘Land of the Gods’—on April 9. Additionally, scattered rainfall is anticipated across various locations in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.