MeT department warns of thunderstorm and heavy rain in 13 states and two Union Territories

The MeT department has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by squall, hail and heavy rain in at least 13 states and two Union Territories across the country today and tomorrow. 

Head of Services of the department, Dr M Mohapatra said, due to the impact of western disturbance, thunderstorm accompanied with squalls and hail are likely to occur over Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan in the next two days. 

Mr Mohapatra said, Haryana and Delhi may experience high intensity of thunderstorm tomorrow, adding that the



weather will improve in Northwest India from Wednesday onwards.

Heavy rain is also likely at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. In view of the MeT department's warning, the Haryana government has decided to close all schools today and tomorrow. 

This was stated by State Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma. All departments have also been directed to stay alert. Last week, at least 124 people were killed and over 300 injured in five states due to dust storms, thunderstorms and lightning.