The weather across Uttar Pradesh has been experiencing significant fluctuations. While several districts witnessed heavy rain accompanied by strong winds on Saturday night, a heatwave alert has been issued for 50 districts on Sunday. The arrival of the monsoon has been delayed this year; while it typically reaches the state by June 20, forecasts now suggest an entry between June 29 and 30, marking a delay of approximately 8 days. On Saturday, Prayagraj was recorded as the hottest city in the state with a maximum temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Fatehpur at 42.6, Banda at 42.6, and Varanasi at 42.5 degrees Celsius.
Heatwave Alert in 50 Districts
According to the meteorological department, a yellow alert for heatwave conditions has been issued for a wide range of districts, including Varanasi, Lucknow, and Agra. The list of affected areas includes Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Mau, Azamgarh, Ballia, Deoria, Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Basti, Siddharth Nagar, Hardoi, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar, Unnao, Lucknow, Raebareli, Ambedkar Nagar, Aligarh, Mathura, Hathras, Kasganj, Etah, Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawah, Auraiya, Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Badaun, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Jhansi, and Lalitpur.
Changes in Monsoon and Temperature
Meteorologist Atul Kumar Singh noted that the southwest monsoon had been stalled near Maharajganj for the past 16-17 days, but conditions are now becoming favorable for its progression into Uttar Pradesh over the next two days. While heatwave conditions are expected to persist today and tomorrow, relief is on the horizon. The department predicts that after June 29, monsoon rains will commence. Even in regions without direct rainfall, cloud cover is expected to cause a significant drop in temperatures, potentially lowering them by 8 to 9 degrees Celsius. Widespread rainfall is expected across most parts of the state starting June 30.
Six-Day Weather Forecast for UP
- June 28: Heat will intensify in Western UP. Rain is expected in Eastern UP, though there will be no immediate relief from the heatwave.
- June 29: Light rain is likely in Western UP, while Eastern UP is expected to receive heavy rainfall.
- June 30: Thunderstorms and rain are predicted for Western UP, with strong winds and heavy rainfall expected in the Eastern regions.
- July 1: Western UP may experience scattered showers, while Eastern UP will see continued strong winds and rain, providing relief from the heat.
- July 2: A spell of light rain will begin in Western UP, and Eastern UP is likely to face storms and rain.
- July 3: Rainfall is expected across the entire state, with predictions of torrential rain in Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
