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UP Weather Alert: Rain and Strong Winds Hit Lucknow and Kanpur
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News18•08-10-2026, 09:30
UP Weather Alert: Rain and Strong Winds Hit Lucknow and Kanpur
- •A western disturbance has caused a sudden change in weather, bringing light rain and cloudy skies to Lucknow and multiple districts across Uttar Pradesh.
- •The meteorological department has warned of moderate to heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms in several parts of the state.
- •Temperatures are expected to drop by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius over the next two days due to gusty winds and rainfall.
- •Wind speeds could range from 30 to 40 kilometers per hour, reaching up to 60 kilometers per hour in some affected areas.
Key Questions Answered
The weather change in Uttar Pradesh is due to the impact and activation of a western disturbance over the state, bringing light to moderate rain, cloudy skies, and gusty winds to Lucknow and several other districts.
Moderate to heavy rain is likely in Rae Bareli, Amethi, Kanpur Nagar, Ayodhya, Kanpur Dehat, Unnao, Lucknow, and Barabanki, while other areas face alerts for thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms.
The weather is anticipated to remain cool for the next two days, with maximum temperatures expected to drop by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius due to the active western disturbance before rainfall activity weakens.
