New Delhi: The weather has suddenly taken a turn surrounded the scorching heat wideness the country. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an zestful of severe thunderstorms, lightning and rain for 17 states in the next few hours. Scientists say that the effect of the heatwave has ended in large parts of Central India. The rest of the areas will moreover get relief from heat in the next 24 hours.
Which states will see the maximum impact?
According to IMD, the weather will worsen in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Bihar, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Mizoram and Nagaland. Dust storms can wrack-up at speeds up to 80 km per hour in these states. There is moreover a warning of heavy rain and lightning. There is a possibility of hailstorm in some districts of Rajasthan. There will be moderate to heavy rain in Punjab on May 31 and June 1.
What is the update for the people of Delhi-NCR?
It will be cloudy throughout the day in the wanted Delhi today. By evening, light rain and thunder may be seen. During this time the wind will wrack-up at a speed of 40 to 50 km per hour. The good thing is that there is less endangerment of rain on June 1 and 2, but the waif in temperature will provide relief from the heat. The maximum temperature may remain virtually 38-39 degrees.
Where will clouds rain in UP-Bihar?
There is an zestful of rain with strong wind in Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Agra and Meerut in Uttar Pradesh. The weather will transpiration increasingly in western UP. There will be intermittent rain in Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Purnia and Darbhanga of Bihar for the next two days. There is a danger of lightning in both the states. People have been well-considered to stay yonder from unshut fields and trees.
District wise Nowcast Warning valid for next two-three hours:
Red Warnings: Lightning/Thunderstorms with gusty winds (around 60 kmph) and Hail very likely over pursuit districts in:
Uttar Pradesh: Baghpat, Bahraich, Ghaziabad, Lakhimpur-Kheri, Meerut, Muzafarnagar,… pic.twitter.com/8pVKdU0ON2
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 30, 2026How far has the monsoon reached?
The south-west monsoon has gained momentum. It is progressing rapidly in the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep. The Meteorological Department estimates that monsoon will wilt fully zippy in Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the next 4-5 days. Heavy rain may start in many parts of Kerala. After this it will move towards Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Why did the weather transpiration in Uttarakhand?
Due to Western Disturbance, the weather of Uttarakhand has wilt pleasant. There is an zestful of rain and hailstorms in Dehradun, Nainital, Haridwar and Pithoragarh. The risk of landslides may increase in hilly areas. Tourists have been asked to be careful.
Will there really be relief from the heat?
IMD says that due to rain and strong winds, the temperature will waif by 3-5 degrees wideness North and Central India. The effect of heat wave will scrutinizingly end. The nights will moreover be cold. This rain is moreover salubrious for the farmers, but it is necessary to imbricate the crops kept in the open. Overall, the next 48 hours have brought relief for the people. Just be shielding while going out of the house during storms.
