Breaking News: Severe Weather Alerts Issued Across India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of alerts across various regions of India, indicating severe weather conditions expected in the coming days. Here are the key highlights of the IMD’s latest bulletin:

1. Heat Wave Conditions Continue:

• Regions Affected: East and south Peninsular India.
• Duration: Expected to persist for the next 5 days.
• Severity: Ranging from heat wave to severe heat wave conditions.

2. Rainfall and Thunderstorms Expected:

• Regions Affected: Western Himalayan Region, Northwest India, and Northeast India.
• Dates: Rainfall expected from 28th April to 2nd May, 2024.
• Impact: Thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall anticipated.

3. Realized Weather in Past 24 Hours:

• Heat wave conditions observed in various regions including Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar.
• Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms observed in multiple states.

4. Forecast and Warnings:

• Western Disturbance and cyclonic circulations to bring widespread rainfall/snowfall in certain regions.
• Hailstorms, gusty winds, and thunderstorms expected in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and other areas.
• Heat wave alerts issued for Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and other regions.

5. Maximum Temperature Forecast:

• Rise in maximum temperatures expected in several parts of the country over the next few days.
• Significant temperature fluctuations anticipated in Northwest and Central India.

6. Impact and Action Suggestions:

• Precautionary measures advised for thunderstorms, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall.
• Suggestions include staying indoors, avoiding travel, and taking necessary precautions against heat-related illnesses.

7. Agromet Advisories:

• Farmers advised to take precautions to protect crops from adverse weather conditions.
• Suggestions include using hail nets, withholding harvesting, and providing adequate irrigation.