"In the state, an alert has been issued for hailstorms and thunderstorms with a speed of 70 km per hour and heavy snowfall in areas above 3500 meters," read the IMD release.
Indian Meteorological Department issues an alert of thunderstorms with rain in several districts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and areas of the National Capital on Saturday.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for the next five days in wake of high temperatures being recorded in several places across the state.
"Jharsuguda in the western part of the state was the hottest place recording 43 degrees Celsius while Sambalpur and many other districts recorded above 42 degrees," he added.
The bulletin issued by the Meteorological Centre stated, "Light rainfall occurred at isolated places over the state during the last 24 hours. Thunderstorms, lightning & hailstorm are likely to occur over plains, and low and mid hills on April 17 and 18. Heavy rainfall likely to occur ov
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds in parts of Maharashtra during the next three to four hours.
Heads of the schools have been directed to dismiss classes before 12 pm on March 9 and March 10, he said in the circular sent to all primary, secondary and senior secondary schools in the state.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted thunderstorms with light to moderate rainfall over the next couple of hours in the national capital on Wednesday.
In the wake of continuous heavy rainfalls in the isolated places of Tamil Nadu, schools and colleges in Thanjavur and Pudukottai districts will remain closed on Saturday, respective District Collectors said.
The national capital is likely to experience a few light to moderate spells of rainfall in the next 12 hours, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) informed on Monday.