Storm Horacio hits the Indian Ocean with a speed of 260kmph, rain alert in these states including Kerala: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: While winter is ending in North India and summer has started knocking, a big crisis is looming on the beaches of South India. lifted in the indian ocean ‘Horacio’ storm Now it has taken a very dangerous form. With winds speed of 260 kilometers per hour, it has become the first ‘Category-5’ cyclone of the year 2026, whose effect is now visible on the Indian weather as well.

Warning for Kerala and hilly areas

The Meteorological Department (IMD) has assessed the impact and activity of this cyclone. Western Disturbance Due to this, an alert has been issued in many parts of the country:

Kerala and South India: Due to the impact of the cyclone, moderate rain with strong winds is expected in some parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Snowfall in hilly areas: There is an alert of rain and snowfall in the higher reaches of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, due to which the temperature may fall again.

Summer in the plains: There will be intense sunshine in Delhi, UP and Bihar and the temperature may increase by 3 to 5 degrees in the next 3-4 days.

How dangerous is Hurricane ‘Horacio’?

‘Horacio’ has tripled his strength in just 24 hours. The ‘Eye’ of this storm can be clearly seen in satellite images, which is proof of its extremely powerful nature. However, it is a matter of relief that its center is currently away from the Indian coasts, but its outer waves and moisture can cause huge upheaval in the southern states.

Weather patterns are changing

Many colors of weather are being seen simultaneously across the country:

North India: Light fog can be seen in some areas of Punjab and Haryana in the morning.

East India: There are chances of light rain in West Bengal and Sikkim.

South India: Due to the possibility of high waves in the sea, fishermen have been advised to remain alert.