Rain expected till Feb 4 across UP, ‘orange’ alert for thunderstorms and hail

Min temperature set to rise by 3-4°C in next 48 hours. Here’s the week’s forecast

2 min readLucknowUpdated: Feb 2, 2026 07:57 PM IST

eople walk in the early morning fog in Lucknow, India, Saturday, Jan 31, 2026. (AP Photo)

February is off to a wet start in Uttar Pradesh, with the central and eastern parts of the state expected to see rainfall Monday. On Sunday, several areas of western Uttar Pradesh saw rainfall.

This, experts said, is due to the influence of a Western Disturbance active in the middle troposphere over northern Pakistan, and a resulting induced cyclonic circulation in the lower troposphere near southern Haryana.

Experts have issued an “orange” alert warning for thunderstorms, accompanied with lightning and gusty winds with a speed of 40-50 kmph, in parts of Western and Eastern Uttar Pradesh on February 2 and 3.

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Along with this, there is an orange warning for “hailstorm” also in parts of Western Uttar Pradesh for Monday.

What will the temperature be like?

According to officials at the IMD Meteorological Centre in Lucknow, the day temperature has seen an increase. Minimum temperature, meanwhile, is expected to rise by 3-6°C across the state till February 4. It is expected to dip slightly once the rainfall subsides.

“Rainfall is likely to continue till February 4 under the influence of two successive Western Disturbances. Due to the change in winds and increased atmospheric instability caused by these systems, the fog layer has thinned, resulting in a significant increase in day-time temperatures in the western and central parts of the state on Monday,” informed experts.

Lucknow, meanwhile, recorded the highest temperature in the state at 24.1°C on Sunday.

Maulshree Seth

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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