India weather alert: Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast across 20 states

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued widespread weather alerts across much of India, forecasting heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning for approximately 20 states. Significant weather activity is expected in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and several northeastern states.

In Uttar Pradesh, 44 districts are under a yellow alert for lightning and gusty winds. Delhi-NCR is bracing for unsettled weather, including thunderstorms and potential heavy rainfall in Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh. Some regions may experience wind speeds reaching up to 80 km/h.

The current weather patterns are attributed to cyclonic circulations and the movement of the monsoon trough. While heavy rain is expected in many areas, the IMD indicates that the southwest monsoon is likely to begin its withdrawal from northwest India around September 19. Additionally, a low-pressure area is expected to form near the North Andaman Sea by September 19, which may further increase rainfall activity in surrounding regions.

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Delhi · Haryana · India · India Meteorological Department · Jharkhand · Madhya Pradesh · Punjab · Rajasthan · Uttar Pradesh

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Wind speeds could reach up to 80 km/h in some regions. navbharatlive.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A low-pressure area may form near the North Andaman Sea by the evening of September 19. lagatar.in
[○ 1 SOURCE] The southwest monsoon is expected to begin withdrawing from northwest India around September 19. newsable.asianetnews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] 44 districts in Uttar Pradesh are under a yellow alert for lightning and thunderstorms. newsindialive.in
[● 5 SOURCES] Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning are forecast across multiple Indian states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand. navbharatlive.com · www.indiatv.in · newsindialive.in · bhaskarlive.in · www.prabhatkhabar.com