Key facts
- An urgent weather alert has been issued for Uttar Pradesh, warning of extremely severe thunderstorms.
- High-speed winds of 70-90 kmph, with gusts up to 100 kmph, are expected.
- Frequent lightning, moderate to intense rainfall, and possible hailstorms are forecast.
- The alert specifically names districts including Agra, Aligarh, Baghpat, Bijnor, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Hathras, Mathura, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, and Shamli.
- These dangerous weather conditions are expected to develop rapidly within the next three hours.
An urgent weather alert has been issued for several districts in Uttar Pradesh, warning of extremely severe thunderstorms expected within the next three hours. The alert forecasts high-speed winds ranging from 70 to 90 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching 100 kmph or more. Accompanying the storm are expectations of frequent lightning, moderate to intense rainfall, and the possibility of hailstorms, increasing the risk of damage and disruptions.
The warning specifically identifies districts such as Agra, Aligarh, Baghpat, Bijnor, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Hathras, Mathura, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, and Shamli as being on high alert for sudden and intense weather activity.
Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, keep away from trees and electric poles, secure loose objects, and avoid using electronic devices during lightning activity.