IMD Issues Heavy Rain Warning for 22 States Tomorrow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a major weather alert for Friday, August 28.

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected across 22 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.

Wind speeds may reach 80 to 90 kmph in some places, which could uproot trees and disrupt normal life. Hilly states also face the risk of landslides, while lightning may affect several eastern states.

Farmers and fishermen have been advised to stay alert and follow local weather updates.

Heavy Rain Alert in 22 States

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Assam, and Sikkim.

The IMD has also warned that strong winds of up to 85 kmph could damage crops and affect travel in many areas.

Delhi Weather

Delhi is expected to receive heavy rain and thunderstorms on August 28. Winds may blow at 40 to 50 kmph.

Temperature:

Maximum: 36°C

Minimum: 29°C

Uttar Pradesh Weather

Heavy rain and storm alerts have been issued for Ghaziabad, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Moradabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Agra, Aligarh, Rae Bareli, Hardoi, Hathras, Unnao, Etawah, Hamirpur, Amethi, Sultanpur, Azamgarh, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, and Deoria.

Lucknow Forecast:

Maximum: 32°C

Minimum: 28°C

Bihar Weather

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in West Champaran, East Champaran, Gaya, Jehanabad, Patna, Bhojpur, Gopalganj, Rohtas, Buxar, Vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Saharsa, Supaul, Purnia, Kishanganj, Araria, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Munger, Khagaria, Lakhisarai, and Begusarai.

Patna Forecast:

Maximum: 34°C

Minimum: 27°C

Jharkhand Weather

Heavy rain is likely in Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Deoghar, Ramgarh, Khunti, Chatra, Dumka, Simdega, Hazaribagh, Dhanbad, Giridih, Gumla, Latehar, and East and West Singhbhum.

Ranchi Forecast:

Maximum: 30°C

Minimum: 24°C

Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in many districts of Uttarakhand, including Chamoli, Haridwar, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Tehri Garhwal, and Uttarkashi. Winds may reach 50 kmph.

Dehradun Forecast:

Maximum: 31°C

Minimum: 24°C

In Himachal Pradesh, Kullu, Kangra, Kinnaur, Mandi, Una, Chamba, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, and Solan are under a rain alert.

Manali Forecast:

Maximum: 18°C

Minimum: 10°C

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Jammu and Kashmir

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in Rajouri, Anantnag, Jammu, Poonch, Baramulla, Kishtwar, Reasi, Ganderbal, Udhampur, Ramban, Shopian, and Bandipora. Winds may reach up to 60 kmph.

Srinagar Forecast:

Maximum: 32°C

Minimum: 18°C

West Bengal, Punjab, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

West Bengal may witness heavy rain in Kolkata, Darjeeling, Malda, Howrah, Nadia, Kalimpong, Purulia, Murshidabad, Birbhum, and nearby areas. Winds could reach 60 kmph.

Punjab is likely to receive heavy rain in Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, Kapurthala, Pathankot, Rupnagar, Mansa, and nearby districts.

Rajasthan is under a heavy rain alert for Jaipur, Bharatpur, Ajmer, Bikaner, Tonk, Churu, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dholpur, Sawai Madhopur, and Jaisalmer. Winds may blow at 60 to 70 kmph.

Madhya Pradesh is also expected to receive heavy rain in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Sagar, Katni, Betul, Khandwa, Dewas, Raisen, Morena, Dhar, Harda, Shivpuri, Singrauli, Umaria, Chhatarpur, and several nearby districts.

Bhopal Forecast:

Maximum: 28°C

Minimum: 24°C

Temperature in Major Cities