- By Surarika Das
- Sat, 16 May 2026 08:12 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
The IMD said the maximum temperatures in Delhi are likely to rise to 39 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may stay close to 28 degrees Celsius. In the evening, it will experience cloudy skies, accompanied by winds around 20 to 30 kmph.
Several districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Agra, Mathura, Kanpur, Varanasi, Mirzapur, and Ballia, have been placed under rain and storm alert. Winds are likely to blow at speeds of up to 65 kmph. Lucknow may witness a maximum temperature of 40 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 28 degrees Celsius on Friday. Places such Noida and Greater Noida may experience a heatwave.
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Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh And Punjab To Receive Heavy Rain
Several districts across Uttarakhand, including Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal, Udham Singh Nagar and Bageshwar may receive heavy rain and thunderstorms. Strong winds with speeds up to 70 kmph may accompany the weather activity. Dehradun is likely to witness temperatures between 22 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius on Friday (May 16).
Himachal Pradesh is expected to receive heavy rainfall and storms in districts such as Kangra, Chamba, Shimla and Solan. Strong winds with speeds of 70-80 kmph are also likely during this period. In Manali, temperatures on May 16 may range between 2 degrees Celsius and 11 degrees Celsius.
Rain and thunderstorm alerts have been issued for many parts of Punjab, including Amritsar, Mohali, Moga and Ludhiana. Winds are expected to blow at speeds of 50 to 60 kmph during this period.
Rajasthan's several districts such as Alwar, Jodhpur, Ajmer and Udaipur may receive heavy rainfall. Strong winds with speeds of 50-60 kmph are also likely during this period. In Jaipur, temperatures on May 16 may range between 29 degrees Celsius and 41 degrees Celsius.
Heatwave conditions in Madhya Pradesh may worsen in districts such as Dhar, Vidisha, Rewa and Singrauli. Winds with speeds of 20-30 kmph are also expected. In Bhopal, temperatures on May 16 may range between 28 degrees Celsius and 41 degrees Celsius.