HeadlineDock: Monsoon Update – Severe Weather Warning for Upcoming 48 Hours
New Delhi faces a rise in temperatures that could cause public discomfort, leading to an expected deterioration in upcoming weather conditions with thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning strikes, and heavy rainfall across several states like Himachal Pradesh and Bihar.
Highlights
- •New Delhi residents need more shade due to record-breaking temperatures this March.
- •Severe storms forecast for Uttar Pradesh during March 19-20 causing strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall
- •Bihar and Jharkhand are expected to experience heavy stormy conditions starting from March 20-21 with wind speeds of up to 60 km/h.
- •Residents of states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat might face severe weather events such as rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning strikes.
New Delhi has seen a significant rise in temperatures so far this March, prompting public discomfort and increased need for shade. The next few days are expected to see severe weather conditions including thunderstorms, winds, and heavy rainfall.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning regarding heavy rainfall accompanied by storms across several states such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kashmir, Ladakh, and others. The IMD also warned of high chance of lightning strikes in these regions.
In Uttar Pradesh, the weather is set to deteriorate with strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall expected. In Delhi, a warning for heavy rainfall accompanied by strong storms is issued for March 19 and February 20, leading to wind speeds reaching up to 60-75 km/h and drop in daytime temperatures.
According to the IMD forecast, Bihar and Jharkhand are likely to face severe weather conditions on March 20 and March 21 with strong winds, rainfall, and thunderstorms. In Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat stormy conditions are expected accompanied by heavy rainfall, lightning strikes, and thunder.
Specific details about the forecast for each area can be found below. The head of the meteorological department is advising everyone to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions during these severe weather warnings.
