Orange alert for thunderstorms issued for Bihar, Jharkahnd, Odisha; heavy rainfall likely in northeast Ind
- Posted on April 28, 2026
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In brief
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued orange-level weather warnings for multiple eastern states as severe thunderstorm systems develop across the subcontinent. Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal face significant storm risks, while the northeastern regions brace for torrential rainfall lasting approximately one week. Northern areas including Punjab and Haryana will experience temporary cooling with temperature decreases ranging from 2-4 degrees Celsius accompanying the incoming weather systems.
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Orange alert for thunderstorms issued for Bihar, Jharkahnd, Odisha; heavy rainfall likely in northeast Ind
Srivastava said thunderstorm activity is expected in Punjab and Haryana over the coming days, which may lead to a drop in temperatures by 2-4 degrees Celsius. He added that an orange alert for thunderstorms has been issued for Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand, while heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in northeastern India over the next week.
