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IMD Alerts 22 States for Storms, Hail, Rain Before Monsoon Withdrawal; Winds Up to 75KM/H.
- •IMD has issued a rain and storm alert for 22 states across India for October 1, signaling significant weather changes before the monsoon's withdrawal.
- •Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and other eastern states are warned of lightning, rain, and strong winds reaching 70-75 km/h.
- •Active weather systems over northeastern Assam and the Bay of Bengal are expected to intensify rain in parts of East and Central India.
- •Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir are also under heavy rain and storm alerts, with landslide risks in hilly regions.
- •Despite a weakened monsoon in South India, heavy rain and strong winds may persist for two more days in states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
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The India Meteorological Department issued rain and storm alerts for 22 states as the monsoon prepares to withdraw. Forecasts warn of lightning, strong winds reaching 70 to 75 kilometers per hour in some areas, hail, and heavy rain with potential landslides in hilly regions.
Delhi is expected to experience moderate rain with strong winds blowing at 20 to 30 kilometers per hour, alongside cloudy skies and temperatures around 34 degrees Celsius maximum and 23 degrees Celsius minimum. In Uttar Pradesh, light to moderate rain and storms are forecasted for districts like Meerut, Agra, and Prayagraj, with wind speeds reaching 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.
Bihar faces heavy rain and storm warnings across multiple districts including Patna, Gaya, and Muzaffarpur, alongside wind gusts of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour, lightning risks, and possible waterlogging in low-lying areas. Jharkhand expects moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms on October 1 and 2, accompanied by winds of 30 to 35 kilometers per hour.
