Heavy rain, hailstorm in parts of UP; Lucknow receives thundershowers

Lucknow rain (X/@iamdevv23)

Rains accompanied by hailstorm and lightning were witnessed in some parts of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Capital city Lucknow also received heavy rainfall.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD, Lucknow radar image showed intense convective clouds over UP that will lead to moderate spell of rainfall with moderate to intense thunderstroms, lightning and gusty/squally winds speed reaching 40-60 kmph during next 2-3 hours.

Taking note of the unseasonal rains and hailstorm, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials of the affected districts to carry out relief operations with full urgency and preparedness.

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IMD predicts partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers in the city today pic.twitter.com/Jna6i58lfw ANI (@ANI) April 10, 2025

The chief minister instructed district authorities to visit the affected areas, closely monitor relief efforts, and ensure immediate assistance to those impacted by the adverse weather conditions, an official statement issued here said.

Lucknow radar image showing intense convective clouds over Uttar Pradesh (UP) leading to moderate spell of rainfall with moderate to intense thunderstroms, lightning and gusty/squally winds speed reachinng 40-60 kmph during next 2-3 hours. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/XtmiYCJiR3 India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 10, 2025

He directed that a detailed assessment of crop damage be conducted and a report be submitted to the state government promptly.  This will enable the administration to initiate appropriate follow-up action and support for the affected farmers.

(With Agency inputs)