IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorms Across 15 Indian States

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall with thunderstorm, gusty winds and hail in 15 states of the country. The weather department has issued an'Orange'and'Yellow'alert for this. The activation of the Western Disturbance will bring relief to the regions reeling under scorching heat, but at the same time the risk of lightning and hail has also increased. The wind speed in the plains is likely to reach 70 kmph. Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram, including the capital Delhi, will experience cloudy weather and light rain today. The maximum temperature here is expected to be 32 degrees and the minimum 23 degrees. On May 6, the mercury may reach 37 degrees, but thunderstorms will persist. Several districts of UP including Meerut, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Varanasi and Kanpur will see a major change in weather today. Wind speeds of about 50 kmph are expected. The temperature in Lucknow is expected to hover around 30 degrees.