New Delhi: Monsoon remains zippy in many parts of the country. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain, thunder and strong winds in many areas of North India, Eastern India and Central India on August 18. There is a possibility of waterlogging and traffic disruption in some areas due to heavy rains. In the latest message of IMD, there is a possibility of rain in many areas including Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
In which states the weather may worsen today?
On August 18, the impact of rain and storm may be seen in many parts including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and some northeastern states. There is a possibility of heavy rain in eastern Uttar Pradesh during August 18-19.
How will the weather be today in Delhi-NCR?
Delhi and surrounding areas may witness rain and thundershowers on August 18. IMD has predicted rain in Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi during August 17-18. People are well-considered to stave unshut spaces, weak structures and under trees during strong winds.
Where is there a possibility of heavy rain in UP?
Rain activities may increase in Uttar Pradesh, expressly in the eastern parts. According to IMD, there is a possibility of heavy rain in eastern Uttar Pradesh on August 18 and 19. The weather is expected to remain zippy in western Uttar Pradesh also.
How will the weather be in Bihar and Jharkhand?
The rainy season is likely to protract in Bihar and Jharkhand also. IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rain at some places in Jharkhand, while many areas in Bihar may moreover receive heavy rain. There is moreover a risk of extremely heavy rain in some parts of Jharkhand.
What is the weather update in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan?
Rain activities may protract in Punjab from 17 to 19 August. There is a possibility of rain in Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on 17-18 August. Eastern parts of Rajasthan may receive heavy rain on August 20-21.
What precautions should people and farmers take?
People should stave unnecessary travel during heavy rains and storms. Stave standing near unshut fields, trees and electric poles during lightning. Keeping in view the weather conditions, farmers should plan their work in the fields and important crop-related work. People living in hilly areas should alimony an eye on the warnings of the local wardship and meteorological department.
