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Wet days ahead as IMD predicts heavy rainfall, hailstorms across India

North India, which usually sees high temperatures and even heatwaves at this time of the year, is currently witnessing a much cooler summer with rains and generally cloudy conditions.

Weather ReportThe city receives rainfall in several parts of Bengaluru. (Express photo)
2 min readNew DelhiMay 2, 2023 01:25 PM IST First published on: May 2, 2023 at 01:23 PM IST

Several parts of India are likely to experience heavy rainfall in the coming days, with some areas likely to be affected by hailstorms as well, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) bulletin said.

North India, which usually sees high temperatures and even heatwaves at this time of the year, is currently witnessing a much cooler summer with rains and generally cloudy conditions. According to IMD, Light to moderate widespread rainfall is likely over parts of northwest India in the next 24 hours. Snowfall conditions are also likely in some places, along with thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds.

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weather report A Peoples enjoying rainy day weather at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Monday, May 1, 2023 Express Photo By Amit Mehra.

As per IMD, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab will witness heavy rainfall on May 2 whereas west Rajasthan will face duststorms on May 4.

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