India Meteorological Department Updates: Strong Gales and Downpours Across North and East

The latest IMD circular highlights a swath of strong gales and persistent downpours stretching from the northern plains to the eastern belt of the country. States such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and the hill regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are under heightened alert. Rainfall intensity may exceed 100 mm per hour in some pockets, while wind speeds are projected to hover between 65 and 80 km/h. Farmers have been warned about potential crop damage, and power companies are reinforcing grids to prevent outages. Citizens are encouraged to store essential supplies and monitor official channels for evacuation notices.