UP On High Weather Alert: Fierce Storms, Heavy Rain To Lash All 75 Districts Today

The weather department in Uttar Pradesh has issued a series of alerts as conditions grow increasingly unstable. For April 8, forecasts predict winds of 40-50 km/h, along with thunderstorms and widespread rainfall across several districts, with a warning of possible hailstorms as well.

On Tuesday evening, intense rainfall and gusty winds lashed Noida, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, and many other districts. The sudden downpour brought a noticeable drop in nighttime temperatures, offering relief from the prevailing heat.

Orange And Yellow Alerts Issued Across Districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for a wide range of districts, including Saharanpur, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Meerut, Baghpat, Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich,

Sitapur, Jyotiba Phule Nagar, Hapur, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Sambhal, Badaun, Mathura, Aligarh, Kanshiram Nagar, Etah, Mahamaya Nagar, Ayodhya, Barabanki, Lucknow, Kanpur Dehat, Auraiya, Etawah, Firozabad, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Lalitpur, Jhansi, Mahoba, Sultanpur, Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Sant Kabir Nagar, Varanasi, Ghazipur, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Mau, Ballia, Hardoi, Shahjahanpur, Chitrakoot, Raebareli, Amethi, Fatehpur, Unnao, Kanpur, and Jalaun.

A yellow alert has been sounded for Shravasti, Balrampur, Gonda, Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Gorakhpur, Siddharthnagar, Maharajganj, Kushinagar, and Deoria. Thunderstorms, rainfall, and hail are likely in most districts over the next three days.

Temperature Set To Drop Before Rising Again

According to meteorological estimates, temperatures are expected to fall sharply by 6-8°C over the next 48 hours.

Navbharat Times reports that weather conditions will remain unsettled for the next two days, with a sharp rise in temperatures expected after April 9.

Lucknow Sees Sudden Weather Shift

Lucknow experienced intense heat and bright sunshine throughout Tuesday, but conditions changed dramatically by evening. Strong winds and rainfall brought significant relief. Cloudy skies are expected to persist on Wednesday, April 8, with further chances of rain.

Severe storms and rainfall led to widespread power outages across parts of Lucknow. Areas such as Kursi Road, Chowk, Kanpur Road, Telibagh, Dubagga, Thakurganj, Chinhat, and Gomti Nagar remained without electricity for several hours.

Fallen trees also caused traffic disruptions in certain localities.

Rain Brings Pollution Relief In Ghaziabad

In Ghaziabad, rainfall has not only lowered temperatures but also improved air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has dropped to 149, indicating a noticeable improvement.

Farmers Face Growing Concerns

Despite offering relief from heat, the unseasonal rain and strong winds have raised serious concerns among farmers. According to the Navbharat Times report, crops such as wheat, mustard, and pulses are currently ready for harvest, and adverse weather could damage yields significantly. Moisture from rainfall also poses a risk to mustard grains.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to remain in close contact with farmers. He emphasised that while unseasonal rains have created difficulties, the government stands firmly with the farming community. Instructions have been issued to assess crop damage promptly and ensure timely compensation.

District authorities have been asked to visit affected areas, keep field teams active, and maintain coordination at all administrative levels. Compensation is also to be provided for loss of life, livestock, injuries, and other disaster-related damages.

Authorities have warned that any occurrence of hailstorms could further aggravate the damage, particularly for standing crops already vulnerable due to weather fluctuations.

Erratic Weather Patterns Leave Residents Perplexed

Uttar Pradesh is currently witnessing highly unpredictable weather, with spells of intense sunshine followed by sudden rain. In cities like Noida and Greater Noida, these rapid shifts throughout the day have left residents uncertain and confused about daily conditions.