The south-west monsoon in the country is now rapidly moving towards North and East India. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a big alert for June 25. According to the forecast, heavy to very heavy rain, strong storm and lightning are expected in 17 states including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
New Delhi: As monsoon activities intensify in India, the Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued important weather warnings for many parts of the country. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of moderate to heavy rain, strong thunderstorm and lightning in 17 states of the country during the next few hours and on June 25. In some areas, the wind speed can reach 80 to 85 kilometers per hour, which is likely to affect life and agricultural activities.
Weather experts say that the weather is changing rapidly due to the active monsoon system in North India, East India and western coastal areas. Due to this, heavy rainfall, strong winds and local waterlogging may occur in many states.
Alert issued in which states?
According to IMD, weather warnings have been issued in 17 states including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Odisha, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Himachal Pradesh. There is a possibility of heavy rain with thunder and lightning in some areas, while in many areas there is a danger of strong storm and lightning. The Meteorological Department has advised farmers, fishermen and travelers to take special precautions.
According to the Meteorological Department, an upper atmospheric cyclonic circulation is active over North Bay of Bengal and coastal areas of Bangladesh. Apart from this, a trough is extending from south-eastern Rajasthan to east-central Arabian Sea, which is promoting widespread rainfall activities. Experts believe that this weather system can cause heavy rainfall and strong winds in many states in the coming days.
Forecast of rain and strong winds in Delhi-NCR
There is a possibility of moderate to heavy rain in the national capital Delhi and surrounding areas on June 25. With this, strong winds can blow at a speed of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour. The temperature is expected to drop slightly due to rain, but challenges like waterlogging and traffic disruption may also arise.
Warning has been issued regarding heavy rain and strong winds in many districts of Uttar Pradesh. Monsoon activities are likely to be more active in the areas of Eastern and Central UP. In Bihar too, there is a danger of heavy rain, lightning and strong winds in many districts. The Meteorological Department has advised people to avoid going to open areas and stay in safe places during bad weather.
Danger of lightning in Jharkhand and Eastern India
Incidents of thunderstorms may increase with rain in Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha. There is a possibility of strong winds of 60 to 70 kilometers per hour in these states. Especially people living in rural areas and farmers working in the fields have been advised to keep an eye on weather updates.
Heavy rainfall is likely to continue in many parts of Maharashtra for the next two days. The risk of landslides, waterlogging and traffic disruption may increase in coastal and hilly areas. Authorities have appealed to people to avoid unnecessary travel and follow local weather warnings.
Challenges may increase in hilly states
Heavy rains may lead to landslides and road blockage in Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir. People traveling in hilly areas have been advised to be extra cautious. Although there is no alert of widespread heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, there is a possibility of strong winds and weather change in many districts.
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