Relief from Heat in Uttar Pradesh, Rain Alert Issued for the Next 24 Hours – Check Today’s Weather

Uttar Pradesh weather

Krishi Dunia

• 02 Apr, 2025 10:34 AM IST ,
• Updated Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:52 PM

The heatwave in Uttar Pradesh continues to intensify, with temperatures expected to rise further in the coming days. Fatehpur recorded the highest maximum temperature at 40.2°C, followed by 39.6°C in Prayagraj, 39°C in Varanasi (BHU), 38.4°C in Kanpur Rural, 38°C in Ballia, 38.2°C in Sultanpur and Hamirpur, 38.5°C in Ghazipur, 36°C in Ayodhya, and 33.9°C in Bareilly.

Rain Likely in 20 Districts on April 3:

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light rain is expected in 20 districts of Uttar Pradesh on April 3. This weather change will last only for 24 hours, affecting districts in southern parts of eastern and western UP. However, after this brief relief, extreme heat conditions are likely to resume across the state.

Which Districts Will Experience Rain?

Atul Kumar Singh, Senior Scientist at the Lucknow Meteorological Center, stated that no weather alert has been issued for April 2, and the weather will remain clear in both western and eastern UP. However, light rain is possible on April 3 in the following districts:

• Western UP: Agra, Firozabad, Jhansi, Mainpuri, Etawah, Lalitpur, Jalaun, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Banda, Chitrakoot.
• Eastern UP: Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Varanasi Weather, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Sonbhadra, and Mirzapur.

Heatwave to Return from April 4:

• The weather will clear up by April 4, with no rainfall expected on April 5 and 6.
• Dry weather is predicted in both western and eastern UP on April 7.

Minimum Temperature to Rise by 2-4°C:

• No significant change in temperature is expected in the next 24 hours.
• Eastern UP may witness a 2-4°C rise in minimum temperatures over the next three days.
• A further increase in temperature is likely over the next five days.

New Western Disturbance to Bring Changes:

According to Senior Meteorologist Atul Kumar Singh, a new Western Disturbance will impact the Himalayan region on April 3, causing cloud formation over several districts of UP.

• The next 6-7 days, the maximum temperature could rise by 3-5°C.
• The minimum temperature will also increase gradually.

While Uttar Pradesh is experiencing rising temperatures, light rain on April 3 may provide temporary relief. However, this impact will last only for 24 hours, as temperatures are expected to rise again from April 4 onward. Over the next 6-7 days, maximum temperatures could increase by 3-5°C, making it crucial for residents to prepare for extreme heat conditions.