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North India Braces for Thunderstorms and Hail
14 Oct
Summary
- Rain and thunderstorms are forecast for north India over the next two days.
- Isolated hailstorms are possible in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi.
- Strong winds and hail could potentially damage standing crops and structures.
Unsettled weather is expected to affect several regions across north India over the next two days, from October 14 to October 15. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted fairly widespread rainfall and thunderstorms.
States and Union Territories including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi are likely to experience these conditions. The IMD has also indicated the possibility of isolated hailstorms in these areas.
Parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh may also see showers, with specific forecasts for east and west Rajasthan, as well as west and east Uttar Pradesh across the period. The western Himalayan region, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh, is also anticipated to receive rainfall.
The forecast includes thunderstorms with lightning and winds gusting up to 60 kmph. There is a risk of hail and strong winds causing damage to standing crops, horticultural plantations, trees, and vulnerable structures.
Western disturbances, weather systems originating from the Mediterranean, are influencing these conditions. These systems are crucial for bringing rain to northwest India and snowfall to the Himalayas outside the main monsoon season.
