Sat May 03 12:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Severe Thunderstorms and Hail Expected Across Central and Eastern India
**New Delhi, [Date]** – A severe thunderstorm system is sweeping across central and eastern India, bringing with it the threat of heavy rains, hail, and frequent lightning strikes. The affected regions include eastern Rajasthan, western and eastern Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Bihar. The system is expected to move towards Gangetic West Bengal. Residents in these areas are urged to exercise caution and remain alert to weather warnings. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is expected to issue further updates.