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News India Live, Digital Desk: There has been a sudden break in the scorching heat in Uttar Pradesh. Due to the activation of Western Disturbance, a series of thunderstorms have started in the entire state. The situation in Lucknow around 10 am was such that vehicles had to move on the roads with lights on. There is also news of two people getting burnt due to lightning in Unnao.
1. Alert of hailstorm and heavy rain in these districts
The Meteorological Department has issued a special warning in the following districts for the next 24 to 48 hours:
Madhyanchal and Eastern UP: Lucknow, Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Unnao, Barabanki, Rae Bareli, Ayodhya, Sultanpur and Mirzapur.
Western UP: Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Bulandshahr, Mathura (where wind speed reached 87 km/hr), Agra, Saharanpur and Muzaffarnagar.
Rohilkhand and Bundelkhand: Bareilly, Moradabad, Sambhal, Badaun, Banda and Hamirpur.
2. Huge drop in temperature
Due to this unseasonal rain, a tremendous drop in mercury has been recorded:
maximum temperature 35-37°C falling straight from 25-28°C There is a possibility of reaching.
day and night temperatures close to 7 degrees Celsius There may be a decrease of up to., due to which a slight coolness is being felt in the weather again.
3. Increased concern of farmers: huge loss to crops
This rain and hailstorm has become a ‘disaster’ for the farmers:
wheat crop: The wheat crop is on the verge of ripening, the crop is falling due to strong winds and hail, due to which there is a fear of the grains turning black.
Gardening and Vegetables: There is also a possibility of heavy damage to mango blossom (manjari), mustard, pea and potato crops. The Agriculture Department has advised farmers to stop irrigation and pesticide spraying for the time being.
4. Forecast for the next 3 days (IMD Forecast)
March 21: Moderate rain with lightning may continue in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bundelkhand on Saturday also.
22 March: The weather will gradually start clearing from Sunday.
23 March: There will be sunshine from Monday and the temperature will rise again.
Take caution (Advisory):
Avoid electricity: Do not take shelter under trees or near electric poles during thunderstorms.
Driving: Roads may become slippery due to rain, so drive slowly.
Kutcha houses: Strong winds may damage weak structures and mud houses, stay in safe places.