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Heavy monsoon rains have drenched Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan, with Lalitpur recording 163mm rainfall. Thunderstorms and gusty winds swept through northern states while Jammu reported hailstorms. The IMD predicts continued showers across North India till July 19, urging residents to use weather apps for alerts. Authorities warn of flood risks in vulnerable areas as the monsoon surge intensifies.

Key Points: Heavy Monsoon Rains Lash UP Himachal Rajasthan as North India Braces

  • UP's Lalitpur records 163mm rainfall in 24 hours
  • Himachal's Murari Devi sees 126mm downpour
  • Rajasthan's Jhalawar gets 115mm showers
  • IMD forecasts widespread rain till July 19
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Heavy rain batters UP, HP, Rajasthan; Northern India braces for continued Monsoon surge

UP, Himachal, and Rajasthan face torrential rains with 163mm in Lalitpur. IMD warns of continued showers and thunderstorms across North India.

"Isolated hailstorms hit Jammu while Himachal and UP face gusty winds – Regional Meteorological Centre"

New Delhi, July 13

India is currently experiencing an active monsoon phase, with widespread rainfall and dynamic weather conditions reported across the northern and central regions.

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in New Delhi, the past 24 hours saw significant precipitation in several states, particularly Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. Isolated areas in Uttar Pradesh recorded very heavy rainfall, with Mahroni in Lalitpur receiving 163 mm, Lalitpur 147 mm, and Fatehpur Tehsil (Banki) 140 mm.

Additional heavy showers were observed in Banda, Bijnor, and Varanasi, while Beberu in Banda district saw 110 mm.

In Rajasthan, Manoharthana in Jhalawar received 115 mm, Sallopat in Banswara 95 mm, and Jaswantpura in Jalour 78 mm. Himachal Pradesh’s Murari Devi registered 126 mm, and Manethi in Haryana recorded 82.3 mm. Thunderstorms and lightning were reported across East Uttar Pradesh and other parts of Northwest India, excluding Haryana.

Isolated hailstorms occurred in Jammu and Kashmir, while gusty winds swept through Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and East Uttar Pradesh.

The seven-day forecast indicates continued rainfall across the region. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and East Uttar Pradesh are expected to see fairly widespread to widespread showers through July 19.

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will experience scattered to fairly widespread rainfall, while Punjab and Haryana, including Delhi, will see scattered showers tapering to isolated activity later in the week.

Rajasthan is forecast to receive moderate rainfall, with East Rajasthan seeing more consistent precipitation than the western part.

Maximum temperatures across the plains of Northwest India are expected to remain stable over the next five days.

The IMD advises residents to stay informed through the MAUSAM app for location-specific forecasts, the Meghdoot app for agricultural advisories, and the Damini app for lightning alerts.

With monsoon conditions intensifying, weather experts have urged caution in flood-prone and hilly areas. The evolving weather pattern underscores the importance of preparedness and real-time updates to mitigate risks and ensure public safety.

--IANS

- IANS

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Priya S
Farmers in UP must be worried sick with this unpredictable rainfall. Too much water at once can destroy crops. Hope the Meghdoot app advisories are reaching them properly.
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Arjun K
Himachal roads become death traps during monsoon. Just last week, my cousin got stuck in a landslide near Shimla. Tourists should avoid unnecessary travel to hilly areas right now.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Delhi, I'm actually relieved we're getting some rain after that brutal heatwave. But I understand it's causing problems elsewhere. Nature always keeps us on our toes!
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Vikram M
The IMD apps are good but many rural areas don't have proper internet access. Government should arrange community weather announcements through local radio or loudspeakers.
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Kavya N
Rajasthan getting 115mm is unusual no? We usually pray for every drop of rain here. But too much at once can be dangerous too. Nature's irony 😅
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Michael C
The lightning alerts are crucial - India has too many lightning deaths annually. Good to see tech being used for public safety. Everyone should install that Damini app.

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