First published 10/5/2026, 2:23:15 PM · Last updated 10/5/2026, 2:23:15 PM

Thunderstorm (wind speed 40-50 kmph gusting to 60KMPH or more)\Lightning with Moderate to Intense spells of Rain and possibility of Hail is very likely to occur at a few places over Bahraich, Balrampur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Shravasti, Chandauli, Sonbhadra in next 3 hours.

A severe thunderstorm alert covers parts of six districts in eastern Uttar Pradesh, with lightning, rain, possible hail, and wind gusts. The source says the event is expected within three hours.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

People in the named districts may need to follow the state disaster authority's guidance during the alert period.

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Thunderstorm (wind speed 40-50 kmph gusting to 60KMPH or more)\Lightning with Moderate to Intense spells of Rain and possibility of Hail is very likely to occur at a few places over Bahraich, Balrampur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Shravasti, Chandauli, Sonbhadra in next 3 hours.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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