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Heatwave and Storms Brace India: 13 States Warned
25 May
Summary
- 13 states issued rain and thunderstorm warnings for May 26.
- Severe heatwave conditions to persist in Central, Northwest India.
- Temperatures to drop starting May 29 in most of India.
India's weather is undergoing a significant shift, with the Meteorological Department issuing dual warnings for severe heat and heavy rainfall across various states. A significant alert for rain and thunderstorms has been declared for thirteen states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, specifically for May 26. During this period, the nation can expect strong winds gusting up to 85 kilometers per hour.
Concurrently, Central and Northwest India are forecasted to experience severe heatwave conditions persisting for the next four to five days. Despite the intense heat, a cooling trend is predicted to begin around May 29. This relief from high temperatures is expected across Central India, the Northern Peninsula, and parts of Eastern and Northwest India.
Further alerts include heavy rainfall at isolated locations in Northeast India over the next six to seven days. Southern states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu have been put on alert for heavy rainfall within the next two to three days. Delhi is expecting heavy rain and thunderstorms on May 29, accompanied by winds of 60-70 km/h, while its maximum temperature on May 26 is projected to reach 42 degrees Celsius.
