Storm Warnings Hit 30 UP Districts
Weather in Uttar Pradesh is turning unpredictable again. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a fresh warning across 30 districts, urging people to brace for UP weather dangers like gusty winds and intense lightning storms. This latest alert, active from the end of May 2025, comes on the heels of a deadly storm just days ago that left dozens dead and many scrambling for safety. It’s not just about a passing shower—IMD is predicting wind speeds from 30 to 50 kmph, and in pockets, gusts can even top 60 kmph.
While the IMD hasn’t dropped the full list of affected districts yet, residents throughout eastern and western UP are checking skies and news feeds nervously. In the past, similar warnings have hammered places like Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, and the parched hills of Mirzapur. Urban centers are on alert for trees crashing down, disrupted power lines, and waterlogged streets. In hilly patches and rural zones, flash floods can form quickly, catching travelers or farmers off guard and damaging already fragile infrastructure.
What Makes This Weather Spell So Dangerous?
People in UP are no strangers to wild weather around this time of year, but there’s a new level of caution in play since the recent storms in late May 2025. Back then, 56 lives were lost in a single tragic event—most from collapsing structures, electrocution, or vehicles stuck during downpours. It’s a bitter reminder of how fast things can go wrong when the weather turns for the worse.
This time, the IMD isn’t pulling any punches. Along with the gusts and lightning, there’s the constant worry about urban flooding. Bigger towns could see temporary blackouts, and fragile rural homes might not hold up if wind speeds punch past 50 kmph. Emergency teams are already on alert, while community leaders are sending out WhatsApp messages and local radio broadcasts, warning families to stay away from swaying trees, avoid unnecessary trips, and have a flashlight ready in case the power fails.
Forecasting weather beyond a few days is tricky—IMD admits accuracy drops for longer-term predictions. But they’re pushing hard for preparedness. For folks in low-lying fields or schoolchildren heading home, the message is simple: keep an eye on the sky and be ready to shelter quickly.
- Charge all devices ahead of time—power cuts are possible.
- Reinforce windows and doors, especially in older houses.
- Stock up on drinking water and basic supplies.
- If you’re in a hilly region, don’t risk being outdoors during alerts—landslides and flash floods can start in minutes.
For now, all eyes are watching the skies, hoping that the warnings pass with less damage this time. UP’s residents know the drill, but with the memory of May’s deadly storm still raw, there’s a new urgency in every household to take these IMD alerts seriously.