Monsoon Alert – Very Heavy Rain & Thunder Alert for 16 States on May 22

Weather Forecast: Currently, several states across the country are experiencing the severe onslaught of intense heat. Conversely, certain states have also received a warning regarding rain and thunderstorms for May 22. During this period, strong winds are expected to blow at speeds ranging from 80 to 90 kilometers per hour. Heavy rainfall could potentially cause damage to farmers’ crops. In the states currently enduring severe heat, stepping outdoors during the daytime has become difficult for residents, and the Health Department has issued a warning regarding the risk of heatstroke.

In many states, daytime temperatures have already soared above 45 degrees Celsius. For today—May 22—the Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunder, lightning, and strong storms, across a total of 16 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.

Will it rain in 16 states across the country?
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a likelihood of rainfall in 16 states on May 22. This list includes several states, including UP, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, and Kerala. During this period, stormy winds could blow at speeds reaching up to 90 kilometres per hour.

Weather in Delhi
In Delhi, light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by strong winds, thunder, and lightning, is anticipated this evening. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 43 degrees Celsius, while the minimum could settle at approximately 31 degrees Celsius.

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उत्तर-पश्चिम और मध्य भारत के मैदानी क्षेत्रों तथा उससे सटे पूर्वी भारत में इस सप्ताह उष्ण लहर से लेकर भीषण उष्ण लहर की स्थिति बने रहने की संभावना है।

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Weather in Uttar Pradesh
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert regarding thunderstorms and rainfall for both the eastern and western regions of Uttar Pradesh. According to the IMD, several districts—including Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Deoria, Varanasi, Agra, and Mathura—are likely to experience heavy rainfall, along with stormy winds at 50–60 km/h.

Weather in Bihar

For Bihar, an alert regarding thunderstorms, rainfall, and squalls has been issued for most districts for today, May 22. An alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has been issued for several districts, including Gaya, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Kaimur, Araria, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Bhagalpur, and Purnia.

Weather in Jammu & Kashmir
Today—Friday—there is a possibility of rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and hailstorms in several locations.

Weather in Uttarakhand
The Meteorological Department has forecast rain and thunderstorms for May 22 in Nainital, Bageshwar, Uttarkashi, Haridwar, Almora, Champawat, and Rishikesh.

Weather in Himachal Pradesh
In Himachal Pradesh, a warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued for May 22 in Solan, Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Kangra, and Kinnaur. An alert has also been issued regarding the possibility of stormy winds blowing at speeds of 70 to 75 kilometres per hour.

Rain Alert in South India
According to the Meteorological Department, a new cyclonic circulation is set to become active over South India. An alert has been issued for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Rayalaseema, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala, warning of heavy rainfall accompanied by stormy winds over the next 48 hours.