IMD issues nationwide alert: Rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds to hit these states; all you need to know

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nationwide alert warning of thunderstorms, rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds across multiple regions in the coming days. (ANI Photo)

States like Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are expected to receive fairly widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. (IANS Photo)

Southern states and parts of Maharashtra are likely to witness scattered rainfall, even as hot and humid conditions persist over Kerala, coastal Karnataka, and Goa. (ANI Photo)

Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim may receive widespread rainfall from March 21 to 24, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall expected on March 21. (ANI Photo)

Gangetic West Bengal may see winds up to 80 kmph, while Odisha could experience gusty winds reaching 70 kmph along with possible hailstorm activity. (IANS Photo)

Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh may witness isolated heavy rainfall, particularly around March 24.(PTI Photo)

Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand may receive light to moderate rainfall and snowfall on March 23, marking a fresh western disturbance impact. (ANI Photo)

Eastern states are likely to witness intensified weather, including heavy rainfall, thundersqualls, and possible hailstorms over the next few days. (ANI Photo)

Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh are likely to experience scattered rainfall along with strong winds in the coming days. (ANI Photo)

IMD has issued an Orange Alert for parts of eastern and central India, warning of winds up to 60–70 kmph, thunderstorms, and potential hailstorms