Part of The India Meteorological Department issued expert forecasts and warnings regarding high wind speeds and hailstorms on May 28, 2026, affecting areas including Punjab and Haryana.

How will the IMD's severe weather forecasts affect North India?

North India faces risks from predicted high winds and hailstorms The India Meteorological Department has issued forecasts warning of widespread severe weather across North India. These warnings include the potential for thunderstorms, strong gusty winds, and heavy rainfall in states such as Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.

Reported by 14 independent outlets Written Monday

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How it reaches North India

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The India Meteorological Department issued forecasts for various regions of India, including specific warnings about high wind speeds and hailstorms, and provided long-range forecasts amid El Nino impact (, Developments).

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- nepalnational.com May 28
The IMD forecasts widespread severe weather, including thunderstorms, strong winds, and high rainfall, across multiple northern Indian states such as Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.

3 reports connect these two. Brind only summarizes; follow a link to read the reporting itself.
- downtoearth.org.in Jun 17
- bignewsnetwork.com Jun 11
- calcuttanews.net Sep 6

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The facts so far

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The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, East Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.calcuttanews.net
Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh are likely to experience gusty winds, lightning and scattered rainfall during the day.downtoearth.org.in
Broader rainfall activity is likely to extend to Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and various parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.bignewsnetwork.com

Why it matters

Severe weather events, such as high winds, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall, pose significant risks to the infrastructure and daily life of North India. These conditions can disrupt vehicular movement, cause waterlogging, and damage roads, as seen in previous instances in cities like Gurugram and Chandigarh.

Furthermore, the forecasts are issued against a backdrop of monsoon deficits linked to El Nino, which threatens agricultural activities across the region. The combination of adverse weather and potential drought conditions places immense pressure on the region's food security and economic stability.

What we don't know yet

How will the severity of the predicted high winds and hailstorms impact transportation networks?
What specific mitigation measures are local authorities preparing for the forecasted heavy rainfall?

Is this still moving?

Gone quiet Reached 3 outlets in its first 24 hours

Reports: 32
Developments: 7
Repetition: 78%

What would change this answer

The IMD confirms the intensity of the predicted wind speedsThe risk to infrastructure and public safety will increase, leading to stronger negative impacts.

The monsoon advances more strongly than forecastThe risk of drought and agricultural deficit may lessen, mitigating some of the long-term negative effects.

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