New Delhi. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning of thunderstorms and lightning in most states including the national capital Delhi and NCR. At the same time, an alert for heavy rains has also been issued in many states. 

On Thursday, the maximum temperature of the capital Delhi was 41.2 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 24.6 degrees Celsius. A dust storm blew in Delhi-NCR late at night. Due to cold winds, the temperature dropped at night.

Heatwave alert in three states

According to IMD, heatwave will prevail in eastern and western Uttar Pradesh, eastern Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand today. The temperature here is likely to remain above 40 degrees. An orange alert has been issued for this. 

Heavy rain alert in South India

At the same time, the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in all the states of South India. Here, a yellow alert for heavy rains has been issued for all places except coastal Andhra Pradesh. Apart from this, rain is also forecast in some states of North-East including Maharashtra, Bengal and some parts of Rajasthan.  

Heat will increase again in UP

According to meteorologists, heat wave may continue in Uttar Pradesh till June 9. On Thursday, there was some relief from the heat due to cloudy weather and cold winds, but from today, Friday, the heat will increase again. According to Prof. Suneet Dwivedi, head of the Center for Climatology and Ocean Studies of Allahabad University, the period of heat will continue till June 12. After this, the period of winds coming from the east will begin. The monsoon is running on its scheduled time. In such a situation, the monsoon can reach Prayagraj between June 20 and 22.

Monsoon will reach Himachal by June 20

Monsoon is expected to arrive in Himachal Pradesh on June 20. According to the Meteorological Department, there is no significant change during a week and the rainfall that has occurred during two days will decrease.

The weather is expected to remain clear. During the last 24 hours, there has been snowfall on the high peaks and rain and hailstorm in most parts of the state. Due to this, there has been relief from the heat. The minimum temperature has dropped by eight degrees. 

It has been raining in Kashmir valley for three days

The weather in Kashmir changed due to the western disturbance since Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, rain started in the upper areas as well as the lower areas of the valley including Srinagar, which is continuing for the third day. According to the Meteorological Department, the rain will continue for the next 24 hours.