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Weather
Severe thunderstorms and 85 km/h squalls forecast for Delhi, Bihar, Odisha today
✍️ NativePlanet
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 07:03 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued an alert for severe thunderstorms and squalls reaching 85 km/h across Delhi, Bihar and Odisha today.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a weather alert warning of severe thunderstorms accompanied by squalls that could gust up to 85 kilometres per hour. The warning covers the national capital Delhi as well as parts of Bihar and Odisha and is effective for today.
Meteorologists anticipate heavy rain, strong gusts and frequent lightning strikes in the affected regions. Urban areas, especially Delhi, may experience localized flooding and disruptions to outdoor activities.
Authorities have advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose objects, and stay indoors during the peak of the storm. Power utilities are on standby to respond to any outages caused by the high winds.
The IMD will continue to monitor the system and issue updates if conditions change, urging the public to follow official advisories through local media and the department’s website.
Meteorologists anticipate heavy rain, strong gusts and frequent lightning strikes in the affected regions. Urban areas, especially Delhi, may experience localized flooding and disruptions to outdoor activities.
Authorities have advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose objects, and stay indoors during the peak of the storm. Power utilities are on standby to respond to any outages caused by the high winds.
The IMD will continue to monitor the system and issue updates if conditions change, urging the public to follow official advisories through local media and the department’s website.