The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a storm and rain alert for several states in eastern and central India between March 20 and 23. West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Odisha will be most affected, with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds expected.

🌩️ Key Weather Updates by IMD

🔹 Storm & Rain Alert (March 20-23)

➡ Affected States: West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha
➡ Strong winds (40-60 kmph), thunderstorms, and lightning expected
➡ Hailstorm likely in:

• Bihar (March 21-22)
• Jharkhand (March 20)
• Odisha (March 20-22)

🌡️ Heatwave Relief in Odisha

➡ Odisha has been experiencing severe heat in recent days.
➡ IMD predicts temperature drop from March 19, bringing relief.

🌧️ Rain & Snowfall in Northeast India

➡ Arunachal Pradesh: Rain & snowfall for the next 5 days.
➡ Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura: Light to moderate rain expected.

🌡️ North India Weather: Rising Temperatures Ahead

➡ North-West India: Temperature to rise by 2-3°C in the next 3 days.
➡ Central India & Maharashtra: Steady temperature for 24 hours, then a drop of 2-4°C.
➡ East India: Temperature stable for 3 days, then a drop of 3-5°C.
➡ Gujarat: Steady temperature for 4 days, followed by a rise of 2-3°C.

🌤️ Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast

📍 March 18: Clear sky, strong winds (20-30 kmph), max temp 29-31°C
📍 March 19: Light morning fog, max temp 31-33°C
📍 March 20: Light clouds, strong winds, max temp 33-35°C
📍 March 21: Clear sky, morning fog, temp 32-34°C

🔔 IMD advises residents in affected states to stay alert & take necessary precautions.

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