A persistent wet spell is likely across Uttar Pradesh and nearby Uttarakhand districts through July 25. Today, Sunday, the Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in northwest villages and the Uttarakhand-adjacent regions. Moderate to heavy showers will continue elsewhere across the state.
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Weather Alert for Sunday, July 20
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Northwest Province & Uttarakhand districts to experience intense rainfall.
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Western Uttar Pradesh (UP) expecting thunderstorms and lightning.
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Lucknow region remains cloudy with isolated rains and possible thunderstorms.
A low-pressure system forming in the Bay of Bengal is projected to intensify rainfall from Sunday to Tuesday over the Vindhya belt and eastern UP Terai region. Eastern districts may experience heavy rain and thunderstorms by Tuesday, with Lucknow-area zones affected on Wednesday. Meanwhile, western UP is projected to see steady rainfall from Wednesday through Thursday.
Rainfall Advisory: Affected Districts Today
Heavy Rainfall Expected In:
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Saharanpur, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnour, Moradabad
Light to Moderate Rain with Thunder Expected In:
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Western UP: Baghpat, Meerut, Amroha, Rampur, Bareilly
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Eastern and Central UP: Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Deoria, Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Basti, Kushinagar, Gonda, Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Hardoi, Farrukhabad, Kanpur Dehat, Saharanpur
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Other major hubs: Ghaziabad, Hapur, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Mathura, Etah, Hathras, Kasganj, Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawah, Auraiya, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Sambhal, Budaun, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Jhansi, Lalitpur
Residents in all listed regions are advised to stay alert for thunderstorms and lightning hazards.
Weekly Weather Forecast: July 20–25
An ongoing series of rain and thunderstorms is expected throughout the coming week:
| Date | Western UP | Eastern UP |
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| July 20 | Showers, thunderstorms, heavy rain | Scattered rain, thunder, possible hail |
| July 21 | Frequent showers, thunderstorms | Isolated rains with storms, hail risk |
| July 22 | Scattered showers, lightning | Scattered storms and rainfall |
| July 23 | Continuing showers, storms | Possible thunderstorms, hail |
| July 24 | Intermittent rain and storms | Thunderstorms likely, hail possible |
| July 25 | Scattered showers, storms | Heavy showers, possible thunderstorms |
Prolonged cloud cover and frequent rain may impact outdoor activities across Uttar Pradesh for the next several days.
Safety Tips During Monsoon Showers
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Avoid open fields during thunderstorms.
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Stay indoors, especially in rural or low-lying zones.
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Secure outdoor equipment and light structures.
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Ensure good drainage to reduce flood risk.
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Carry rain gear when stepping out.
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Monitor weather alerts daily for your district.
Sunday brings intensifying showers to northwest and Uttarakhand-border districts. The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal will keep widespread rain and thunderstorms active in Uttar Pradesh through July 25. Residents should remain cautious and follow safety advisories during the continued wet weather.
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