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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) flagged thunderstorms, lightning and squally winds for Saturday, August 29. Alerts cover parts of North, East and Northeast India. Odisha and Bihar carry higher risk for heavy to very heavy rain. Delhi‑NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Assam could see gusty cells, with severe squalls near 70–85 km/h.
IMD’s nowcasts can escalate quickly, so check district tiles before commuting or flying. Recent Delhi nowcasts reached red in pockets this week, showing rapid shifts. Morning forecasts may look benign, yet afternoon convergence can trigger storms. Expect brief metro slowdowns and flight holding during intense lightning or gusts.
IMD alert for Delhi-NCR, UP, Bihar, Odisha, Northeast
Orange warnings today cover parts of Odisha and Bihar for heavy to very heavy rain. East Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal face thunderstorms with gusty winds. Northeast states may see lightning bursts and squally showers. Localized waterlogging, short power trips and slippery roads are likely during peak cells.
City-wise peak windows and commute advisories
Delhi‑NCR: watch 3 pm to 10 pm for any convective flare‑ups. Lucknow and East Uttar Pradesh: 2 pm to 9 pm. Patna region: 1 pm to 8 pm. Bhubaneswar‑Cuttack: noon to 9 pm. Guwahati: evening to pre‑dawn. Treat these as indicative; verify with IMD nowcast tiles, radar loops and airport notices.
What to track and safety during lightning
Use IMD’s district nowcast tiles and Delhi radar to judge cell intensity and motion. Airports may issue ground delays or diversion advisories; metro operators often reduce speeds during lightning or squalls. Install the Damini Lightning app for strike alerts. Avoid tree cover and rooftops; unplug appliances when thunder is close.
If storms align over busy corridors today, expect slower airport turns, short metro halts, scattered treefall and feeder outages. Plan flexible departures, prefer covered interchanges, and avoid waterlogged lanes. Refresh IMD nowcasts every two to three hours; their color codes and gust brackets mirror the latest risk picture for your district.