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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Hailstorms, 70 kmph Winds Across Multiple States

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for several states, predicting severe hailstorms, thunderstorms, and squally winds reaching 60-70 kmph. The warning spans Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, among other regions. Concurrent yellow alerts are in place for southern and northeastern states, with isolated heavy rain forecast for Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The severe weather has already caused crop damage in Rajasthan, prompting government assurances of support for affected farmers.

Key Points: IMD Orange Alert: Hailstorms, Strong Winds Forecast for North India

  • Orange alert for hailstorms & 70 kmph winds
  • Warning covers North & Central Indian states
  • Crop damage reported in Rajasthan
  • Yellow alerts for South & Northeast
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IMD issues orange alert across multiple states, warns of hailstorms and strong winds

IMD issues orange alert for hailstorms, thunderstorms & winds up to 70 kmph across Punjab, Haryana, UP, MP & other states. Yellow alerts in South & East.

"A natural disaster has struck here... Our Chief Minister and the BJP government stand with the farmers. - Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa"

New Delhi, April 4

The India Meteorological Department on Saturday issued an orange warning across several states, forecasting widespread hailstorms, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty to squally winds reaching speeds of 60-70 kmph.

The warning covers Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Vidarbha, East Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. According to the IMD, these regions are likely to witness intense weather activity, including hailstorms and strong winds, over the next 24 hours.

An orange alert has also been issued for Jammu and Kashmir, with forecasts of isolated heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. In the southern peninsular region, heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Meanwhile, a yellow warning remains in place across these regions for continued thunderstorm-related activity.

Additionally, yellow alerts have been issued for West Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and the northeastern states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. Odisha is also under a hot and humid weather warning, the IMD said.

Amid the broader weather pattern, hailstorm, rain showers, and strong winds lashed Gwalior on Saturday evening, with the IMD issuing a yellow alert for "thunderstorm accompanied by lightning." Rainfall was recorded at isolated places in Bhopal and Indore divisions, and at a few locations in Narmadapuram, Rewa, Jabalpur, and Sagar divisions.

Temperature variations were also observed, with maximum temperatures falling by 2.1°C to 3.4°C in Gwalior, Rewa, and Sagar divisions, and minimum temperatures dropping by up to 2.4°C in Gwalior and Rewa divisions.

Meanwhile, strong winds and rain swept through Kanpur, where the IMD forecast "partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers." In the north, rain lashed several parts of Dharamshala.

Rajasthan has also reported crop damage due to similar conditions, with Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa terming the situation a "natural disaster" and assuring support to affected farmers.

Speaking to ANI he said, ""A natural disaster has struck here... The Chief Minister has directed all officials to assess the damage and has asked all public representatives to submit reports from their respective areas. Our Chief Minister and the BJP government stand with the farmers."

- ANI

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Sarah B
Living in Gurgaon, we just had a crazy thunderstorm an hour ago. The wind was so strong it uprooted a small tree in our society park. IMD alerts are becoming more accurate, kudos to them. Stay safe everyone!
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Priyanka N
The article mentions crop damage in Rajasthan being called a "natural disaster". While the weather is extreme, I feel our disaster preparedness and compensation mechanisms for farmers are still a disaster themselves. Speedy assessment and aid is crucial now.
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Aman W
In Dehradun, the alert is very serious. Our area is prone to landslides with heavy rain and high winds. Hope the administration is on alert and people in vulnerable areas are being informed properly. Orange alert is not to be taken lightly.
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Kavya N
The temperature drop mentioned in MP is a relief from the heat, but hail is a big problem. Please, if you are driving, slow down and pull over if the hail starts. Visibility goes to zero and roads get slippery. Safety first!
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David E
Interesting to see the wide range of states affected, from Jammu to Kerala. Shows how dynamic our weather systems are. The hot & humid warning for Odisha alongside storm alerts elsewhere is quite a contrast. Nature's power.

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