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IMD Issues Storm and Rain Alert for 11 States, Heatwave Warning for Rajasthan and Haryana

According to the meteorological department, a change in weather is expected from Tuesday. Read the full story.

May 20, 2025 / 11:29 am

Patrika Desk

Weather Update
Weather Update: Intense heat is sweeping across most of India these days. The scorching sun begins to sting as early as nine in the morning. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of thunderstorms and rain for 11 states. Heavy rain is expected in some states. At the same time, a heatwave is likely in some districts of Rajasthan and Haryana. According to the Meteorological Department, the heat will be more troublesome in some places in the coming days. Let’s find out what the weather is going to be like where.

Thunderstorms and Rain Warning in These States

According to the Meteorological Department, the weather is going to change from Tuesday. There is a possibility of thunderstorms and rain along with storms in about 11 states, including Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The IMD has issued an alert for these states. In addition, heavy rain is possible in Jharkhand, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.

Heatwave in Rajasthan and Haryana

The IMD says that a heatwave is likely in some districts of Rajasthan and Haryana. Intense heat is currently being experienced in Rajasthan. On Monday, the mercury crossed 45 degrees Celsius in many districts of the state, including Bikaner and Churu. However, in Udaipur, rain accompanied by strong winds caused a slight drop in temperature.

5 Deaths Due to Lightning Strikes in Maharashtra and Jharkhand

Misfortune from the sky is being witnessed in many states. Two people died in Maharashtra and five in Jharkhand due to lightning strikes. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of lightning strikes in the coming days in some states, including Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Karnataka.

Possibility of Heavy Rainfall in These States

According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain is likely in some states. A red alert has been issued for heavy rain in the southern state of Karnataka. Along with this, stormy winds can also blow in Coastal Karnataka. Due to the heavy rain that has been continuing in Karnataka for the past two days, incidents of waterlogging have been reported in many cities. Meanwhile, heavy rain is possible in Jharkhand, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. Waterlogging was seen in parts of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh after the rain. Traffic was also affected due to water accumulation on the roads.

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