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If you are planning to step out of the house today, then it is very important for you to know the weather conditions. Monsoon has reached its full speed in Uttar Pradesh and heavy rains are continuing in large parts of the state. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the next few hours may prove difficult for the people of the state. There is a big threat of severe thunderstorm and lightning along with widespread rain in the state on Wednesday.
‘Orange alert’ of extremely heavy rain in 8 districts of western UP
The Meteorological Department has issued ‘Orange Alert’ in 8 major districts of Western Uttar Pradesh and warned of extremely heavy rains including torrential rains. These include the areas of Meerut, Saharanpur, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat, Bijnor, Amroha and Moradabad. There is a possibility that normal life will be affected due to heavy water logging and strong winds in these districts and their surrounding areas.
Heavy rain expected in more than two dozen districts
In many other parts of the state too, the process of heavy rain is not stopping. According to the weather bulletin, there is a possibility of heavy rain in more than two dozen districts including Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Barabanki, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Mathura, Agra, Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Sambhal, Jhansi and Lalitpur.
Danger of lightning in these cities including Lucknow, Kanpur and Prayagraj
Along with rain, serious warnings of thunder and lightning have been issued in many districts. There is a risk of lightning in Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Fatehpur, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Hardoi, Etawah, Mainpuri, Kannauj and the entire Bundelkhand region. During this period, winds may blow at a gale speed of 70 to 75 kilometers per hour in some areas.
Weather of capital Lucknow: Dark clouds will prevail
There will be a camp of dark clouds throughout the day on Wednesday in the state capital Lucknow. There is a possibility of moderate to heavy rain in various parts of the city. The temperature will drop due to rain, which will provide relief from the humidity of the last few days. Today’s maximum temperature in Lucknow can be recorded around 32 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature can be around 26 degrees Celsius.
Why did the weather change? IMD’s new report
According to meteorologists, the ‘Deep Depression’ formed over the North-West Bay of Bengal and the adjacent coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal is now moving in the west-northwest direction. Along with this, the cyclonic circulation over south-west UP and the monsoon trough together are making the monsoon very active. Due to the impact of all these weather systems, there will be torrential rains in entire Uttar Pradesh till July 30. The Meteorological Department has given special advice to farmers and people working in open spaces to stay in safe places during rain and lightning.
(Disclaimer: This news report is based on official bulletins and regional weather forecast data of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).)