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IMD issues red alert for 42 Uttar Pradesh districts with heavy rain hail and 60 kmh winds

India
Published on 5 May 2026
IMD issues red alert for 42 Uttar Pradesh districts with heavy rain hail and 60 kmh winds

Hailstorms and winds up to 60 kmh—here’s where

The IMD has issued a red alert for 42 districts in Uttar Pradesh, warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain, with some areas likely to see hailstorms and winds reaching up to 60 km/h. An orange alert is in place for 12 districts, while Lucknow has a yellow alert. The weather shift may bring relief from heat over the next five days.

  • Red alert issued for 42 UP districts for heavy rain and thunderstorms
  • Hailstorms possible in some areas, with winds up to 60 km/h
  • Orange alert for 12 districts; Lucknow under yellow alert
  • Conditions expected to cool temperatures for about five days
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