Somewhere hail and somewhere rain, IMD issued alert in 22 states including Delhi-UP, know the condition of your city:

News India Live, Digital Desk: From North India to the Northeast, the weather patterns have once again changed completely. Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a major alert for today, March 17, 2026. a new Western Disturbance Due to the activation of the cyclone, there is a possibility of storm, rain and hailstorm in 22 states of the country.

How will the weather be in Delhi-NCR and UP?

Cold winds have hit the capital Delhi and surrounding areas since this morning. According to the Meteorological Department:

Delhi-NCR: There may be light rain with dust storm and thunder. maximum temperature 28°C It is estimated to be around.

Uttar Pradesh: A warning of hailstorm and lightning has been issued in many districts of western UP including Noida, Ghaziabad and Meerut.

‘Yellow’ and ‘Orange’ alert in these states

According to the IMD bulletin, these areas will see heavy activity during the next 24 to 48 hours:

Hill State: Rain with snowfall will continue in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Northeast India: In Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh Heavy Rain Orange alert has been issued.

Central and Eastern India: Winds can blow at a speed of 30-50 km per hour in some parts of Bihar, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh.

Farmer brothers, be careful!

In view of the warning of hailstorm and strong winds, farmers have been advised to keep the harvested crops in safe places. Scattered hailstorm may also damage crops in parts of Rajasthan and Punjab.

There will be a drop in temperature

Due to this seasonal change the temperature in North-West India 3°C to 5°C A drop of up to 100,000 can be recorded, which will provide relief to people from the untimely heat.