IMD Predicts Storms, Heavy Rain, Hail In UP, Bihar, Bengal, Assam With Winds Up To 70 Kmph

India is set to witness a spell of active weather over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and spells of heavy rainfall across multiple regions. From the hills of the northwest to the northeastern states and parts of central and southern India, changing weather patterns are expected to bring both relief from heat and potential disruptions.

Northwest India Likely To See Storms, Hail And Dust Activity

Weather activity is expected to intensify across Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with light to moderate rainfall or snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kmph between May 2 and May 8.

Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh are also likely to receive scattered rainfall with thunderstorms and winds of 30 to 50 kmph during the same period. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh will see similar conditions, though rainfall may remain more isolated in some pockets.

The IMD has also warned of stronger wind events. "Thundersquall (wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph)" is likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Rajasthan around May 4 and 5. Hailstorm activity is expected in several northern states, while duststorms may affect parts of Rajasthan on May 4.

Northeast Braces For Widespread Rainfall And Heavy Downpour

In Northeast India, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is expected to continue over the next five days. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 30 to 50 kmph are likely across the region.

States including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura may experience heavy rainfall between May 2 and May 4. The IMD has flagged the possibility of more intense spells in some areas. "Isolated heavy rainfall" is expected in several states, with "very heavy rainfall" likely over Assam, Meghalaya and parts of the northeastern region on May 2.

East India To Witness Thunderstorms And Strong Winds

Eastern states such as West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to receive widespread rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next five days. Jharkhand, Bihar and Odisha may see more scattered rainfall, but thunderstorm activity is expected to remain consistent.

The IMD has warned that "Thundersquall (wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph)" could impact parts of West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar between May 4 and May 6.

Heavy rainfall is also expected in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim between May 2 and May 4, with very heavy rainfall likely on May 2. Bihar may also receive isolated heavy showers, along with the possibility of hailstorms on May 4.

Central And Southern Regions To See Isolated Storm Activity

Central India, including Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds of 40 to 50 kmph over the next five days. Vidarbha will see similar conditions between May 3 and May 6.

The IMD has indicated the likelihood of stronger winds in some areas, stating that "Thundersquall (wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph)" may occur over parts of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh between May 3 and May 5.

In South Peninsular India, rainfall activity will remain more scattered but widespread enough to impact states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph are expected between May 2 and May 6. Coastal Karnataka may also witness lightning activity on May 2.

The IMD has clarified, "Red color warning does not mean 'Red Alert' Red color warning means 'Take Action'," urging residents to remain cautious and prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.