UP Weather Today: IMD Issues Thunderstorm, Rain Alert for 63 Districts; Heatwave Conditions Stay Away

Weather conditions across Uttar Pradesh keep shifting, with sunshine pushing temperatures up even as the India Meteorological Department issues an alert for thunderstorms and rain in 63 districts. The department expects showers, strong winds and lightning activity to continue for the next five to six days, which is likely to keep heatwave conditions away from most parts of the state.

Despite repeated spells of rain and dust storms, several districts witness strong sunshine on Monday, causing a fresh rise in daytime temperatures. The department indicates that clear skies may dominate for the next two days, followed by another wet phase. Forecasters say this pattern of changeable weather is likely to persist for nearly a week.

UP Weather Today forecast and temperature trend

On Monday morning, many areas report light cloud cover, but skies clear after around 10 a.m., allowing harsh sunlight. Because of this, the day temperature increases by about 2 degrees Celsius within 24 hours. The maximum temperature reaches 34.1 degrees Celsius, while the minimum settles at 22.1 degrees Celsius. The district also records 1.8 millimetres of rainfall during the same period.

Senior scientist Atul Kumar at the Meteorological Centre in Lucknow explains that the state is likely to see frequent changes through this week. According to Atul Kumar, the next two days may feel hotter and more humid, but rainfall later in the week could drag temperatures down again. This sequence points to a see-saw pattern in UP weather today.

UP Weather Today impact, alerts and affected districts

Experts link these conditions to moist winds from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, combined with an active western disturbance that has been present since 28 May. Together, these systems create favourable conditions for thunderstorms and rain in many parts of Uttar Pradesh. This larger pattern supports repeated showers, gusty winds and thunder across the state.

Cloudy skies are expected over Lucknow, Agra and several other districts on Tuesday. A day earlier, Jhansi and Lalitpur receive heavy showers, while a dust storm in Sambhal uproots over 50 trees and electricity poles. In Deoria, lightning strikes lead to the death of one woman. Officials say similar unstable weather may continue for a few more days.

The weather department issues a fresh alert for thunderstorms and rainfall for more than 50 districts of the state for Tuesday. Over the last four days, thunderstorms and showers help pull daytime temperatures down by nearly 8 degrees Celsius, and there is currently no heatwave reported anywhere in Uttar Pradesh. Specialists expect strong winds, thunder and rain to keep providing relief from intense heat.

According to the forecast, several western and central districts remain under watch for thunderstorms and rain. The alert list includes Saharanpur, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Bijnor, Rampur, Bareilly, Sambhal, Kannauj, Shahjahanpur, Lucknow, Bahraich, Barabanki, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawah and a number of other locations across UP.

Overall, Uttar Pradesh is seeing a mix of sunshine, humidity, thunderstorms and showers linked to moisture-laden winds and a western disturbance active since 28 May. Forecasts suggest that this pattern will hold for at least five to six days, keeping heatwave conditions at bay while residents experience changing skies and frequent weather shifts.