It is extremely hot in many parts of the country including North India. Many states and cities of the country are in the grip of heat wave. There is strong sunlight in Delhi-NCR during the day. The day temperature is reaching 43 degrees Celsius. Amidst heatwave and scorching heat, the Meteorological Department has issued an alert of rain with strong winds in many parts of the country.
Heavy rain expected in these states
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain over North-East India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during the next 6-7 days. Also, an alert of heavy rain has been issued in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep and South Karnataka during the next 3 days.
Winds will blow at a speed of 40-50 km per hour
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain and thundershowers in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura from Monday to Wednesday (May 18-20). During this period, strong winds will blow at a speed of 40-50 km per hour.
It will rain heavily in these states for the next few days
There is an alert of rain in Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema on Wednesday and Thursday (20-21 May). There is a possibility of rain with thunder, lightning and strong winds over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during Monday to Wednesday (May 18-20). During this period, lightning in the sky and the speed of strong winds are expected to be 30-40 kmph.
There will be heavy rain in the mountains also
Talking about the weather in hilly states, there is a possibility of rain with thunder, lightning and strong winds in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday-Wednesday (May 19-20) and in Uttarakhand during May 20-23. An alert of rain with thunder, lightning and strong winds has been issued in Himachal Pradesh during May 19-23.
Warning of heat wave and extreme heat
Along with the scorching heat, heat wave alert has been issued in many states of the country. There is a possibility of heat wave in some areas in Uttar Pradesh from Monday to Saturday (May 18-23). The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of severe heat wave in Rajasthan from Monday to Saturday (May 18-23). Also, heat wave is expected in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi during 18-23. over Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha during 17-21st; There is a possibility of heat wave at some places in Chhattisgarh on 20th and 21st May.
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