19 killed in UP as rains with thunderstorms and lightning wreak havoc
In view of the heavy rains, holidays were hastily announced in schools in various districts on Monday morning.
In view of the heavy rains, holidays were hastily announced in schools in various districts on Monday morning.
The Railway Board decided to review the safety standards for train operations during inclement weather.
Thunderstorm/Dust storm with light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 30-50 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of many places of Delhi.
At least five people were killed and five others injured after a tornado slammed the US state of Missouri, authorities said.
The IMD also advised people to take necessary precautions in anticipation of wet and stormy weather.
A sudden change of weather was seen in Delhi, as the residents of the national capital woke up to a brief spell of light rain on Saturday morning.
Thunderstorms accompanied by hail might also occur in north and coastal Odisha between March 16 and 18, he said.
Parts of Delhi and the NCR had a bout of rain accompanied by thunderstorms on Wednesday after the weather changed suddenly on Holi.
The city woke up to a balmy Wednesday morning, with rain and a slight breeze, after an unusually hot February.
India Metrological Department (IMD) has predicted a spell of heavy rainfall to continue over Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh and East Rajasthan during the next 2 days.
