Severe Weather Alert Issued for 7 Southern States in 12 Hours
A severe weather alert has been issued for 7 states in India, including heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms within 12 hours, creating a challenging situation for farmers and residents across the country. The IMD has warned of significant temperature drops and crop damages in various regions.
Highlights
- •Heavy rain alert issued for 7 states in India within 12 hours with severe weather conditions expected.
- •Farmers in Rabi crops preparation phase are under threat due to the severe weather conditions.
- •Snowfall continues in hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, worsening the situation.
- •IMD forecasting clear weather in Delhi, with no rain, but colder mornings expected in parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Weather forecasters have issued a severe weather alert for 7 states within the next 12 hours, warning of heavy rain and strong winds that could impact millions of residents. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed a heavy rain alert in 7 states, including eastern Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim, Meghalaya, and coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Residents in these states should be prepared for significant drops in temperature and possible crop damages, especially for farmers whose Rabi crops are in preparation. The IMD has also warned of thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms that could cause further damage. The situation is particularly severe in the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, where snowfall had already started and is expected to persist, exacerbating the weather issues.
Meanwhile, temperatures across the country are expected to drop significantly, reaching into the negative, especially in the northern regions of India. In Uttar Pradesh, dense fog is forecasted in the mornings, causing visibility issues in many areas. Additionally, Punjab, Haryana, and the surrounding areas can expect fog and low visibility.
As we look towards the future, the Indian Meteorological Department has provided updated forecasts for the Indian states. According to IMD predictions, the weather in Delhi will remain clear on February 25th, with no rain expected, and temperatures rising by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius by the next few days. However, some districts in Uttar Pradesh will experience colder weather in the morning, with temperatures possibly dropping by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius, and cold conditions likely to occur in Saharanpur, Bijnor, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Rampur, and Bareilly.
