UP Weather Alert: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and 50 km/h Winds Expected in Western Uttar Pradesh Today

Ganpat Singh Chouhan

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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Heavy rainfall
Frequent lightning
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:

Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh
Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal
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.

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Upcoming Heatwave and Rainfall Pattern

After April 20, rainfall will decrease across many northern areas. However, new weather developments include:

Vidarbha (April 21–23): Heatwave alert
Southern UP & MP (April 22–24): High temperatures expected
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:

Interior Karnataka
Coastal Andhra Pradesh
Yanam
Rayalaseema
Kerala and Mahe
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:

Stay indoors during thunderstorms
Avoid waterlogged areas
Refrain from sheltering under trees during lightning
Secure outdoor items and stay updated via IMD alerts

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Ganpat Singh Chouhan: My name is Ganpat Singh Choughan. I am an experienced content writer with 7 years of expertise in the field. Currently, I contribute to Daily Kiran, creating engaging and informative content across a variety of categories including technology, health, travel, education, and automobiles. My goal is to deliver accurate, insightful, and captivating information through my words to help readers stay informed and empowered.