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**Weather Woes Grip India: Storms, Rain, Heatwaves Cause Havoc Across Multiple States**

**New Delhi, India** – India is experiencing extreme weather conditions as a volatile mix of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and intense heatwaves sweeps across the country. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for 11 states, including Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, warning of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.

Tragedy struck in several regions: Jharkhand reported 5 deaths due to lightning strikes, while Maharashtra recorded 2 fatalities. In Bengaluru, torrential rains flooded the city, inundating over 500 homes. The floods have led to severe incidents, including electrocution deaths of a 12-year-old and a 63-year-old in a flooded apartment and the collapse of a wall that killed a 35-year-old woman. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for continued heavy rainfall in Bengaluru.

Meanwhile, northern states are battling intense heatwaves. Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh are under a heatwave warning, with Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh recording a scorching 46 degrees Celsius. Banda in Uttar Pradesh topped the charts as the hottest place in the country at 46.6 degrees Celsius.

The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in the Bay of Bengal over the next 2-3 days. Coastal regions, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, are expected to experience gusty winds.

**State-by-State Breakdown:**

* **Rajasthan:** Extreme heat in Churu, Bikaner, and Tonk, with a boat capsizing in Udaipur due to sudden storms.
* **Madhya Pradesh:** Thunderstorm and rainfall alerts for 40 districts, including Bhopal and Indore.
* **Bihar:** High alert for thunderstorms and lightning across 38 districts, with strong winds expected.
* **Haryana:** Heatwave yellow alert with temperatures soaring above 45 degrees Celsius.
* **Jharkhand:** Heavy rainfall warning for the Santhal Pargana region.
* **Punjab:** Dry weather and rising temperatures expected.

The IMD has issued specific forecasts for the coming days, with widespread rainfall expected across the Northeast and southern peninsular India. An orange alert for heavy rainfall is in place for Maharashtra.

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