Rain and high wind alert issued for 16 states including Punjab by IMD
Alert for rain, thunderstorms and strong winds issued in 16 states across the country, with wind speeds likely to reach up to 80 km/h in several areas.
With the onset of winter in the country, the weather is set to change once again. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for rain, thunderstorms and strong winds on Thursday, November 12 across 16 states in the country including Delhi. Wind speeds are expected to reach 70 to 80 kilometers per hour in some areas. Weather conditions may also deteriorate in the hilly regions.
According to the Meteorological Department, a cyclonic circulation system lies over eastern Uttar Pradesh, while a similar weather system is developing near Sikkim. In addition, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal. Due to this, rainfall activity may intensify around November 14.
An alert regarding thunderstorms and rain has been issued for northeastern and hilly states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab, and West Bengal.
Rain and strong winds are likely in the capital Delhi and NCR areas on Thursday. The Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm and lightning warning. The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to be 30 degrees and the minimum temperature 17 degrees Celsius. Mild warmth may be felt during the day, but the weather will turn cooler due to rain and strong winds.
Light rain accompanied by strong winds is expected in Meerut, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Agra, Mathura, Sonbhadra, Banda, Pratapgarh, Bareilly, Amroha, Kanpur, Hardoi, Pilibhit, Jaunpur, Ambedkar Nagar, Shahjahanpur, Basti, Azamgarh, Ayodhya, Gonda, and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. The maximum temperature in Lucknow is estimated to be 29 degrees and the minimum temperature 17 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, a warning for moderate rain has been issued in Patna, Siwan, Gopalganj, West Champaran, East Champaran, Buxar, Bhojpur, Vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Saharsa, Purnia, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Bhagalpur, Lakhisarai, and Munger in Bihar. Wind speeds during this period may range from 20 to 30 kilometers per hour.
Rain and thunderstorms are likely in Howrah, Kolkata, Alipurduar, Durgapur, Darjeeling, East Bardhaman, West Medinipur, Kalimpong, and Bankura in West Bengal. Winds may blow at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour in these areas. The maximum temperature in Kolkata is estimated at 29 degrees and the minimum at 21 degrees Celsius.
Weather is also likely to change in Rajasthan on November 12 and 13. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for moderate to heavy rain in Kota, Jaipur, Churu, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Karauli, Sri Ganganagar, Chittorgarh, Hanumangarh, Pali, Rajsamand, and Bikaner. The maximum temperature in Jaipur is expected to be 31 degrees and the minimum 17 degrees Celsius.
The Meteorological Department has also issued a warning for rain and strong winds in Punjab. Moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in Bathinda, Ludhiana, Faridkot, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, and Sangrur. Wind speeds in these areas could reach 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.
Apprehensions are also being raised that standing crops in the fields may be damaged due to rain and strong winds. Farmers need to pay attention to the advisories issued by the Meteorological Department.
Key developments
- Rain and strong wind alert issued for 16 states.
- Wind speeds could reach up to 80 km/h in certain areas according to IMD.
- Punjab has 7 districts under the rain and thunderstorm warning.
