Heavy Rain Warning Across Several States, Alert Issued From Delhi To UP-Bihar

New Delhi: Monsoon has once again become active in many parts of the country. On September 13, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning of heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms in more than 25 states. This change in weather has been caused by the influence of a low-pressure area and cyclonic circulation extending from North Rajasthan to the Bay of Bengal.

According to the IMD, the spell of rain will continue in several states from North India to the Northeast and Central India. In some places, there may be heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. Meanwhile, in the hilly states, the risk of landslides remains due to heavy rainfall.

In which states has a rain alert been issued?

A rain alert has been issued in more than 25 states, including Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir. Heavy rainfall is also likely in several states of Northeast India.

What will the weather be like in Uttar Pradesh?

In the eastern and western parts of Uttar Pradesh, light to moderate rain may occur on September 13. In some areas, there may be thunderstorms and thunder and lightning, along with heavy showers.

According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain is likely in eastern Uttar Pradesh between September 15 and 17. An alert has been issued regarding rain in 19 districts of the state.

Is there a risk of lightning along with rain in Bihar?

The spell of rain will also continue in Bihar. On September 13, rain accompanied by thunder and lightning and strong winds blowing at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour may occur in many areas.
There is also a possibility of lightning in some places. Eight rivers in the state are already flowing above the danger mark, which could make the situation even more challenging in flood-affected areas.

Will Delhi-NCR get relief from the heat?

In Delhi-NCR, the sky is likely to remain cloudy on Sunday, with light to moderate rain expected. During this period, winds may blow at a speed of 30 to 35 kilometers per hour.

Due to the rain, the maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to remain 2 to 3 degrees below normal. Heavy rain may also occur in some parts of the capital on September 13 and 14. This is expected to bring relief to people from the heat and humidity.

Where will heavy rain occur in Rajasthan?

The impact of rain will be felt more in the eastern parts of Rajasthan. Here, moderate to heavy rain along with strong winds may occur. The impact of rain in western Rajasthan is likely to be relatively less.

Which areas in Madhya Pradesh will receive rain?

The spell of rain will continue in the western and eastern parts of Madhya Pradesh as well as in Vidarbha. Heavy rainfall is likely in western Madhya Pradesh on September 13.

In eastern Madhya Pradesh, there may be heavy rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and storms. The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for 15 districts in the state.

What will the weather be like in the northeastern states?

A heavy rain warning has been issued in several states of Northeast India. Heavy rain may occur in different parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.

Due to continuous rainfall, problems such as waterlogging and landslides may arise in some areas.

Why has concern increased in the hilly states?

There is a warning of thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. Continuous rainfall may increase the risk of landslides and road disruptions.

In such a situation, people traveling in hilly regions have been advised to keep an eye on the latest updates from the weather department and local administration.

What will the weather be like over the next few days?

Due to the active monsoon system, rain may continue in many parts of the country for the next few days. Several states in North India, Central India, and the Northeast will experience heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds.

When the weather turns bad, people have been advised to avoid standing in open areas and under trees. Also, be sure to check local weather updates before traveling.