Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued Across Several Indian States, IMD Warns

Weather Conditions to Deteriorate Over the Next Two Days

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nationwide alert forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across several regions. The department warns that weather conditions will begin to deteriorate over the next 48 hours, impacting states including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and parts of South India.

In recent days, a mix of scorching sunshine and sudden cloud movements has been observed in different parts of the country. While southern states have experienced some late-night rainfall, providing relief from soaring temperatures, residents in northern and northeastern regions are now bracing for significant weather changes.

States Expected to Experience Rain, Thunderstorms, and Dust Storms

According to the IMD, pre-monsoon activity is intensifying, leading to an increased likelihood of rain accompanied by thunderstorms and dust storms in multiple states. Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh are forecasted to receive rain on April 26 and 27.

Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Bihar are also likely to be affected by adverse weather, with thunderstorms and possible dust storms anticipated. In the Himalayan region, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, strong winds and rain are expected to persist. Meanwhile, Odisha may continue to experience heavy rainfall coupled with thunderstorms over the coming days.

Detailed Forecast for Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh, IMD predicts that Bundelkhand districts such as Mahoba, Jhansi, Banda, Chitrakoot, and Agra will face heavy rains with thunderstorms. Light to moderate showers are likely in Hathras, Aligarh, Prayagraj, and Varanasi as cloud activity increases.

Madhya Pradesh will also see significant weather developments, with rain expected in districts including Gwalior, Jabalpur, Tikamgarh, Sidhi, and Datia. Additionally, parts of Chhattisgarh, such as Durg, Raipur, Balod, Bazar, and Rajnandgaon, are likely to witness pre-monsoon showers.

Residents in the affected regions are advised to stay updated with the latest weather bulletins and exercise caution during periods of heavy rain and strong winds.