UP Weather Today: IMD Predicts Thunderstorms, Rain In These Districts

Last Updated:May 26, 2025, 13:06 IST

Uttar Pradesh to see shifting weather with rain, storms, and strong winds in many districts. IMD warns of dust storms and lightning over the next 72 hours

The IMD predicts dark clouds, dust storms, rain and lightning across UP in 48–72 hours. (News18)

Uttar Pradesh is set to witness another significant shift in weather conditions. While some regions will experience storms and rainfall, others will face a brief respite, with dry, sunny spells returning.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an updated forecast, predicting a mix of weather across the state. Rainfall will bring relief in parts, while other areas will continue to feel the heat, especially during daylight hours.

Storms, Rain Expected As Weather Shifts Across UP

According to the IMD, dark clouds are likely to return to most parts of UP within the next 48 to 72 hours, accompanied by dust storms and moderate rainfall. Wind speeds of 30 to 40 km/h and lightning have also been forecast.

Rainfall is expected in several districts, including Gorakhpur, Deoria, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Sant Kabir Nagar, Siddharth Nagar, Basti, Balrampur, Gonda, Shravasti, Bahraich, Sitapur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Pilibhit, Bareilly, Rampur, Moradabad, Bijnor, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, and Saharanpur.

Mixed Weather In Lucknow And West UP

In Lucknow, residents experienced slight relief from the heat on Monday, the second day of Nautapa, a traditionally scorching period. The weather remained mostly clear, though partial cloud cover may offer occasional respite. Humidity, however, is expected to rise due to easterly winds, which may lead to discomfort despite relatively mild temperatures.

The maximum temperature in Lucknow on Monday is forecast to reach 38°C, with a light rain and thunder alert issued for some parts of the state.

In Western Uttar Pradesh, Professor Manoj Kumar Srivastava of BHU noted that cyclonic circulation at 1.5 km above sea level is causing instability. As a result, light rain is expected in parts of western UP over the next two days. A more widespread weather system is forecast to become active towards the end of May.

Rainfall Recorded In 20 Districts

On Sunday, dark clouds covered many parts of the state, and around 20 districts reported rainfall, including Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Bijnor, Etawah, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, and Noida. Cloud movement and strong winds were also observed in Varanasi and Prayagraj.

The IMD continues to urge residents to stay alert for changes in weather, particularly due to the risks of lightning, dust storms, and sudden rainfall.

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Uttar Pradesh, India, India

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