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IMD Warns of Widespread Thunderstorms Across North and Northeast India on September 18
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 09:13 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe thunderstorm alert for the northern and northeastern regions of India on September 18, warning of heavy rainfall and potential hazards.
The IMD has released a weather bulletin indicating that widespread thunderstorms are expected across northern and northeastern India on September 18. The forecast covers states such as Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Meteorologists predict heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds in the affected areas, with peak activity expected between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. local time. The department urges residents to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid traveling on roads prone to flooding.
The warning is part of the IMD’s routine monitoring of the monsoon trough that has intensified over the Bay of Bengal, bringing increased moisture to the subcontinent. Officials have also advised local authorities to prepare emergency response teams and ensure that drainage systems are clear.
Meteorologists predict heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds in the affected areas, with peak activity expected between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. local time. The department urges residents to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid traveling on roads prone to flooding.
The warning is part of the IMD’s routine monitoring of the monsoon trough that has intensified over the Bay of Bengal, bringing increased moisture to the subcontinent. Officials have also advised local authorities to prepare emergency response teams and ensure that drainage systems are clear.