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UP Weather Alert: Hot Days And Chilly Nights Ahead With Strong Winds
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News18•17-10-2026, 05:56
UP Weather Alert: Hot Days And Chilly Nights Ahead With Strong Winds
- •The Meteorological Department has issued heavy rainfall warnings for several districts in UP along with winds reaching up to 50 KM/H.
- •Lucknow and other parts of the state will see dry weather next week, with daytime temperatures rising and nighttime temperatures dropping.
- •Senior scientist Atul Kumar Singh stated that the weakening western disturbance will bring more sunshine and reduce cloud activity.
- •Rain and thunderstorm warnings are in place for Ghaziabad, Meerut, Agra, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and other regions.
- •An ashram in Prayagraj collapsed due to heavy rain and mud, trapping three people who were later rescued by the police and NDRF.
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According to the Meteorological Department, a heavy rainfall warning was issued for Uttar Pradesh on October 17, with squalls expected to reach speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour.
With sunshine expected during the day as the western disturbance weakens, maximum temperatures may rise by about two degrees Celsius while night temperatures are expected to drop by two to three degrees.
Late on Friday night, Bajrang Das's ashram in the Jhunsi area of Prayagraj collapsed, trapping three people inside under the debris before they were rescued by local police and the NDRF.
