IMD Weather Alert: Double attack of ‘nature’ across the country. Orange alert of storm and rain in 22 states, warning of lightning.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Once again a big change is being seen in the weather patterns of the country. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday (March 21) issued a nationwide alert, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds over large parts of India for the next 3-4 days. Due to active Western Disturbance and moisture coming from the Bay of Bengal, the weather in the states of Eastern, Central and North-West India may go out of control. The Meteorological Department has issued ‘Orange Alert’ especially for 6 states including Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. ‘Orange Alert’ in these states: Be extremely careful. According to IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava, the most severe form of weather can be seen in Eastern India: Affected areas: Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal. Danger: ‘Thundersquall’ moving at a speed of 60 to 70 km per hour here. There is a strong possibility of lightning, lightning and large hail at some places. Warning: Raw houses, standing crops and electric poles may get damaged. North-West India: Relief in Delhi-NCR, ‘white out’ on the mountains. The weather will be slightly stable in the plains of North India including the capital Delhi from Saturday, but there will be activity on the mountains: Delhi-NCR: After sporadic rain on Saturday evening, the sky will clear from Sunday. It will take. A drop of 2-3 degrees has been recorded in the maximum temperature, which has brought relief from the heat. Hilly States: A new ‘wet spell’ will begin in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on March 23, which may cause heavy snowfall in higher reaches and hailstorm in lower parts. Uttar Pradesh: Weather will remain dry in western UP, but winds will blow at a speed of 40 kmph in eastern districts. Northeast India: Winds will blow at a speed of 80 kmph Sikkim And torrential rains are expected in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal between March 21 and 24: Gangetic West Bengal: Wind speed here can reach up to 80 km per hour. Assam and Meghalaya: ‘Heavy to very heavy’ rain alert has been given in these states on March 24. Situation in South and Central India Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh: Hail may occur here with sporadic rain. South India: In Kerala, Coastal Karnataka and Goa. The weather will remain ‘hot and humid’, although there is a possibility of light drizzle in some parts. IMD guidelines for farmers and general public The weather department has issued special advisories in view of this unseasonal change: Crop protection: Keep harvested crops (wheat, mustard) in safe places or cover them with tarpaulin. Protection from lightning: Do not take shelter under trees during thunderstorms and reduce the use of electronic devices. Attention travelers: Tourists visiting hilly areas should be alert about landslides and sudden snowfall.