UP Weather Today: 22 districts, including Lucknow and Ghaziabad, under thunderstorm-rain alert

Local weather reports said 22 districts in Uttar Pradesh were under a thunderstorm and rain alert on June 13, with Lucknow, Ghaziabad and Noida among the places named in the warning.

The forecast, linked to the India Meteorological Department, also warned of gusty winds reaching up to 60 km/h and a possible 2-4 C drop in temperature. It comes after several days of heat and humidity across north India.

What the alert says

Navbharat Times reported that the warning covered 22 districts in the state and could bring thunderstorms, rain and strong winds through the day. The report specifically named major urban areas including Lucknow, Ghaziabad and Noida.

Separate regional coverage earlier in the week had already pointed to thundershowers in Lucknow and weather alerts across Delhi-NCR, including Noida and Ghaziabad.

Why it matters

The alert offers brief relief from recent heat, but it also raises the risk of travel disruption, waterlogging, falling branches and other problems in exposed areas if the storms intensify.

Officials and residents will be watching for any follow-up updates from IMD or district administrations, especially if the alert is extended, upgraded or lifted later in the day.

What to watch next

The next key check is whether the warning produces only short showers and cooling, or whether it leads to local disruption such as traffic delays, power cuts or tree falls. Updated advisories from weather and district authorities will determine whether the situation remains routine or becomes more disruptive.