IMD predicts rainfall and thunderstorms in multiple parts of India for next five days

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning of rainfall activity, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across several parts of India over the next five days. Central India can expect scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorms, while hailstorm activity is likely in isolated places such as West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh. Heavy rainfall is predicted for East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh. Northwest India can expect scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds. In the southern part of the country, heavy rainfall is expected in Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Hailstorm activity is also expected in isolated places like Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Sikkim. The heavy rainfall and hailstorm warning have raised concerns about the impact on agriculture, and farmers have been advised to take necessary precautions. Follow the latest breaking news and developments from India and around the world with Hindustan Times’ newsdesk. Stay informed about politics, policies, economy, environment, local issues, national events, and global affairs with us.