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Updated March 22nd 2025, 09:53 IST

IMD Issues Intense Thunderstorms With Hailstorms Warning for These States | Check Weekend Weather Forecast

The IMD has issued alerts for intense thunderstorms, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall across parts of India, including Bihar, West Bengal, Telangana, and more.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for intense thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms for several parts of the country. These conditions are expected to continue for the next few days, with heavy rainfall and gusty winds affecting many regions. Here's a look at the forecast and weather warnings for the upcoming days:

States Under IMD Warning:

South Assam: Thunderstorms and hailstorms are likely, with heavy rainfall expected in the coming days.

Bihar: Severe thunderstorms and lightning, especially in the eastern parts.

Odisha: Intense thunderstorm activity expected, including the possibility of hailstorms.

West Bengal: Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected across various regions.

Jharkhand: Intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.

Madhya Pradesh: Heavy thunderstorms and lightning are likely over the next 48 hours.

Uttar Pradesh: Thunderstorms and gusty winds expected.

Maharashtra: Thunderstorms and hailstorms predicted, particularly in the interior parts.

Kerala: Expect thunderstorms, with the possibility of heavy rainfall along the coast.

Tamil Nadu: Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected, especially along coastal areas.

Andhra Pradesh: Thunderstorms with heavy rain are predicted.

Gujarat: Thunderstorms with gusty winds and heavy rainfall are expected over the next two days.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an "orange alert" for parts of West Bengal, forecasting light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over the Gangetic West Bengal region on March 22. This weather warning comes as the state prepares for intense weather conditions.

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IMD Issues Orange and Yellow Alerts for Telangana:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for several districts in Telangana from March 21 to March 24. The region is expected to experience thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, and gusty winds (30-50 km/h).

Orange Alert: Issued for Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Jagtial, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalapally, Warangal, Hanamkonda, Jangaon districts.

Yellow Alert: Thunderstorms and gusty winds likely across other districts.

Chief Minister K. Revanth Reddy has urged officials to remain vigilant and take precautions to prevent loss of life and property.

Weather Forecast for Today:

Intense thunderstorms and hailstorms are likely across South Assam, Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Lightning and gusty winds will continue, particularly in Southern India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh) and Central India. The IMD has issued a thunderstorm warning for these states.

IMD Weather Forecast for Tomorrow:

Thunderstorms and lightning will continue over Eastern India, especially in South Bihar, Orissa, and West Bengal.  
South India, Central India, and Northeast India will also experience thunderstorm activity with possible heavy rainfall.
Hailstorms are expected over Maharashtra, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

The IMD has issued thunderstorm and hailstorm warnings for several states, with heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and lightning expected to continue for the next few days. South India and Eastern India will see the most intense weather, while the weather intensity is expected to decrease by March 24. Stay alert and take precautions in the affected regions.
 

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Published March 22nd 2025, 09:53 IST