The Indian Meteorological Department on Saturday has issued an alert of heavy rain and thunderstorm in 15 states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab. The Meteorological Department has advised people to exercise extreme caution during this period. The Meteorological Department has warned that many parts of the country may see drastic changes in the weather on May 16. There is a possibility of strong winds at the speed of 80 to 85 kilometers per hour in many areas. Along with this, severe storms may once again occur in North Indian states, while hailstorm warning has also been issued for many areas.
Rain-storm alert in six districts of Punjab
An alert has been issued for storm and rain in six districts of Punjab. According to the Chandigarh-based weather centre, there is a possibility of severe thunderstorm with lightning in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur and Muktsar. Strong winds can blow at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour in these districts. Along with this, the Meteorological Department has also issued ‘Yellow Alert’ of heat wave in many parts of Punjab from May 16 to May 20.
Temperature will increase in Delhi
It was a pleasant morning for the residents of Delhi on Friday with the minimum temperature recorded at around 25 degrees Celsius. This came a day after intense dust storms and gale force winds lashed the national capital and parts of northern India. However, the Meteorological Department has predicted a rapid rise in temperature in Delhi-NCR in the next few days. The maximum temperature in the national capital is likely to cross 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
Earlier, the Meteorological Department had predicted thunderstorm and light rain with lightning during the night. Despite some respite from the heat, according to the latest estimates of the Meteorological Department, hot weather is expected to return once again in the region. It is estimated that on May 16, the sky will be clear in Delhi and the maximum temperature can be recorded at 41 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature can be recorded at 24 degrees Celsius. On May 17, the temperature may further rise to 42 degrees Celsius, while the sky will be partly cloudy and there is a possibility of thunderstorm and lightning.