New Delhi, April 20, 2025 — The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert for rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana today. Winds are expected to reach speeds of 50 kilometers per hour, prompting safety advisories for residents in affected regions.
Stormy Sunday for Northern Plains
Thunderstorm activity continues across much of North India as western disturbances remain active. The IMD warns of:
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Frequent lightning
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High-speed winds (up to 50 km/h)
Regions such as Meerut, Bijnor, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, and Bareilly in western UP are under immediate alert. This comes after widespread thunderstorms affected several states over the past 24 hours.
Nationwide Weather Snapshot
According to IMD data, the following regions have experienced storm activity in the last 24 hours:
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Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
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Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh
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Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal
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Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh
Hailstorms were reported in J&K, Ladakh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha, while heavy rainfall was observed in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Upcoming Heatwave and Rainfall Pattern
After April 20, rainfall will decrease across many northern areas. However, new weather developments include:
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Vidarbha (April 21–23): Heatwave alert
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Southern UP & MP (April 22–24): High temperatures expected
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Rajasthan & South Haryana (April 23–24): Heatwave conditions likely
Meanwhile, northeast India — including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya — is set for heavy rainfall from April 22 to 24.
South and West India: Rain and Dust Storms Ahead
In southern India, rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the next five days in:
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Interior Karnataka
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Coastal Andhra Pradesh
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Yanam
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Rayalaseema
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Kerala and Mahe
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Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal
Today, Kerala, Mahe, Coastal Andhra, and Assam are expected to receive heavy rainfall.
In western India, dust storms are likely across parts of Gujarat today.
Safety Advisory from IMD
Residents in affected areas are advised to:
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Stay indoors during thunderstorms
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Avoid waterlogged areas
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Refrain from sheltering under trees during lightning
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Secure outdoor items and stay updated via IMD alerts
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