UP Storm Claims 3 Lives; Rain Alert for 22 States Today

The monsoon has advanced into 16 states, including all northeastern states, within seven days of its onset in Kerala. Pre-monsoon effects are being observed across most states except Gujarat. Rainfall has been reported in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Delhi, and West Bengal.

In Uttar Pradesh, three people lost their lives in storm-related incidents in Etawah, Sitapur, and Firozabad. In Chitrakoot, the roof of an auditorium worth ₹4.5 crore was blown away. Strong winds caused damage in multiple areas, including the collapse of trees, tin sheds, and gates. In Punjab's Mansa, a nine-year-old child died after a gate fell during a storm.

Rajasthan experienced moderate rainfall and strong winds in several areas. In Delhi, adverse weather conditions led to the diversion of two flights to Jaipur. In Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, a landslide near the Thathri-Kilotran highway caused traffic disruptions. Authorities are working to clear debris and restore connectivity.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for 22 states today, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Goa. A yellow alert for rain has been issued for all states except Gujarat.

Despite rainfall, temperatures exceeded 40°C in several cities across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana. The highest temperature was recorded in Punjab's Bathinda at 46.2°C, followed by Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar at 45.9°C, Uttar Pradesh's Banda at 45.4°C, Maharashtra's Brahmapuri at 45.5°C, and Madhya Pradesh's Khajuraho at 45°C.

Key Points
- Three storm-related deaths reported in Uttar Pradesh; Chitrakoot auditorium roof damaged.
- Heavy rain alert issued for 22 states, including Rajasthan, MP, UP, and Bihar.
- Landslide in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district disrupted traffic.
- Temperatures exceeded 40°C in multiple cities, with Bathinda recording the highest at 46.2°C.
- Pre-monsoon effects observed across most states except Gujarat.