Amid dangerous storms and rain across the country, the Meteorological Department (IMD) has once again issued a spine-chilling alert. According to the weather department’s forecast, a severe thunderstorm warning accompanied by torrential rain has been issued for 12 states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, today, August 2, 2026.
Storm havoc and threat to crops
People have been asked to remain fully alert. During this period, a strong storm warning has been issued, with gusts of up to 85 kilometers per hour. Hailstorms are also expected in some states. Furthermore, the strong storm could uproot large trees in many states. This dangerous rain and storm also poses a significant risk of significant damage to farmers’ crops.
Forward weather patterns and systems
Meanwhile, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in Northeast India and isolated heavy rainfall at isolated places in Northwest India during the coming week. A well-marked low-pressure area has been observed over southeast Rajasthan and adjoining areas. It is very likely to move west-northwestward across southern Rajasthan during the next 24 hours and weaken into a low-pressure area. Let’s explore the weather conditions in various states across the country today.
Rain and storm alert in 12 states of the country
According to the Meteorological Department, a warning has been issued for heavy rain in the next few hours in several districts of 12 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. During this time, strong winds are expected to further worsen people’s hardships.
How will the weather be in Delhi today?
According to the Meteorological Department’s forecast, a warning has been issued for moderate to heavy rain in Delhi on August 2nd. Wind speeds of 60 to 70 kilometers per hour are expected during this period. The maximum temperature in Delhi today is expected to be 34 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is expected to be 28 degrees Celsius.
How will the weather be in UP today?
A warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued for Meerut, Agra, Mathura, Kanpur, Balrampur, Siddharthnagar, Maharajganj, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Deoria, Sonbhadra, Chandauli, Mau, Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya. There is also an alert for strong winds with gusts of 70 to 75 kilometers per hour. Meanwhile, the maximum temperature in Lucknow today will be 33 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature will be 28 degrees Celsius.
How will the weather be in Bihar today?
A yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms has been issued for Gaya, Jehanabad, Patna, Saran, Siwan, Buxar, Vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnia, Kishanganj, Araria, Begusarai, and Bhagalpur. Strong winds with gusts of up to 65 to 70 kilometers per hour are expected during this period. Patna’s maximum temperature today will reach 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will reach 28 degrees Celsius.
How will the weather be in Jharkhand today?
Heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Bokaro, Pakur, Ranchi, Khunti, Deoghar, Dhanbad, Sahebganj, Jamshedpur, Saraikela, Palamu, Latehar, Ramgarh, and Lohardaga. Ranchi’s maximum temperature today is expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will reach 24 degrees Celsius.
How will the weather be in Uttarakhand today?
An alert has been issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Nainital, Chamoli, Almora, Rudraprayag, Udham Singh Nagar, Pauri Garhwal, and Champawat. Winds will blow at speeds of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour. Dehradun’s maximum temperature is expected to be 26 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is expected to be 24 degrees Celsius.
How will the weather be in Himachal today?
A warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued for Chamba, Kangra, Sirmaur, Hamirpur, Solan, Kullu, Bilaspur, and Shimla. Winds will blow at speeds of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour. The maximum temperature in Manali today is expected to be 17 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will be 11 degrees Celsius.
How will the weather be in Jammu and Kashmir today?
A rain and thunderstorm alert has been issued for Jammu, Poonch, Kulgam, Pulwama, Udhampur, Kathua, Anantnag, Kupwara, and Ganderbal. Winds will blow at speeds of 50 to 55 kilometers per hour. Meanwhile, the maximum temperature in Srinagar today will reach 28 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will reach 20 degrees Celsius.
Temperature of major metropolises and cities
| City | Maximum Temperature (August 2) | Minimum temperature (August 2) |
| Delhi | 34°C | 28°C |
| Mumbai | 30°C | 28°C |
| Chennai | 36°C | 28°C |
| Kolkata | 33°C | 28°C |
| Lucknow | 33°C | 28°C |
| Patna | 32°C | 28°C |
| Ranchi | 30°C | 24°C |
| Bhopal | 29°C | 25°C |
| Jaipur | 32°C | 27°C |
| Shimla | 26°C | 21°C |
| Nainital | 25°C | 21°C |
What will the weather be like in West Bengal today?
Thunderstorm and rain warnings have been issued for Bankura, Murshidabad, Purulia, West Medinipur, East Bardhaman, North 24 Parganas, Nadia, Kolkata, and Howrah. Strong winds with speeds of up to 60 to 70 kilometers per hour will be expected during this period. The maximum temperature in Kolkata today is expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will reach 28 degrees Celsius.
How will the weather be in Punjab today?
Heavy rain and thunderstorm alerts have been issued for Patiala, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Ludhiana. Winds of up to 45 to 50 kilometers per hour are expected during this period.
How will the weather be in Rajasthan today?
A warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued for Tonk, Kota, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Bhilwara, Pratapgarh, Udaipur, Ajmer, and Sikar. Strong winds will blow at speeds of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour during this period. The maximum temperature in Jaipur today is expected to reach 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will reach 27 degrees Celsius.
How will the weather be in Madhya Pradesh today?
An alert for heavy rain and storms has been issued for Balaghat, Dindori, Mandla, Vidisha, Khandwa, Indore, Katni, Hoshangabad, Chhatarpur, and Khargone. Winds of up to 50 to 55 kilometers per hour are expected during this period. The maximum temperature in Bhopal today will be 29 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be 25 degrees Celsius.