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Weather patterns: Warning of rain and hailstorm amid summer

Today, on May 9, 2026, the weather is going to take a turn once again in many parts of the country. Releasing the latest update, the Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert of heavy rain and thunderstorm for 13 states including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The next 8 hours can be very heavy for many areas of the country, so people have been advised to be extremely cautious.

According to meteorologists, winds can blow at a storm speed of 75 kilometers per hour during this period. Its biggest impact is likely to be seen on the states of Eastern India, where hailstorm may occur along with strong thunderstorms. If you are planning to go on a trip to the mountains, then this news is very important for you, otherwise bad weather can spoil the fun of your trip.

cyclonic wind system

The main reason for this sudden change in weather is a new western disturbance. A cyclonic system is forming in the upper part of the air over north-western Uttar Pradesh and adjoining Uttarakhand. Along with this, an upper air cyclonic circle is also active over south-western Uttar Pradesh. In view of this changing weather, farmers have been advised to avoid going out in the open and take care of the safety of their crops.

North-West India: Heat wave in Delhi, rain alert in UP

Talking about the capital Delhi, there is no possibility of rain here at present, but the scorching heat and ‘heat wave’ moving at a speed of 20 kmph will trouble the people. At the same time, there may be light to moderate rain with thunder in eastern Uttar Pradesh this evening. The weather is expected to be worse in hilly states like Himachal and Uttarakhand between May 11 and 14. In Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh too, a warning has been given of winds blowing at a speed of 70 km per hour till May 12.

Danger of hailstorm in eastern and central India

There is a possibility of rain with lightning in West Bengal, Sikkim and Bihar between May 10 and 12. The same situation will continue in Jharkhand and Odisha till May 14. Talking about Central India, there is a strong possibility of hailstorm in Madhya Pradesh today (May 9). Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha may also receive rain with winds reaching speeds of up to 70 kmph.

Temperature of cities (9 May)

Condition of South and North-East India

There is an alert of heavy rain in northeastern states like Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh during May 12 to 14. Talking about South India, there will be strong winds along with thunderstorms in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for the next few days. Rain is also going to continue in Lakshadweep and Coastal Andhra Pradesh for the next 7 days.