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**Uttar Pradesh Braces for Thunderstorms and Rain as Weather Takes a Turn**

**Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh** – After a prolonged period of dry weather and oppressive heat, Uttar Pradesh is expected to experience a change in weather patterns. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast for thunderstorms and rain across both the western and eastern regions of the state today, September 26th.

While some areas of Uttar Pradesh have experienced scattered showers recently, many districts have been battling intense heat and humidity. The anticipated rainfall is expected to bring much-needed relief from the sweltering conditions.

The IMD has specifically warned of thunderstorms and lightning strikes in districts including Lalitpur, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Banda, Fatehpur, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, and Sonbhadra. A yellow alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for these areas, urging residents to take necessary precautions.

Other districts like Hamirpur, Kanpur, Unnao, Lucknow, Barabanki, Ayodhya, Amethi, Raebareli, Chandauli, Ghazipur, Ballia, Mau, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Ambedkar Nagar, Sultanpur, Prayagraj, and Pratapgarh are also expected to see scattered thunderstorms.

However, areas including Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Agra, and Lucknow are likely to remain dry with clear skies and continued heat. Maximum temperatures across the state are currently hovering above 36 degrees Celsius, with minimum temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius. No significant temperature changes are expected in the next five days.

The IMD forecasts similar weather conditions to persist until October 1st. The ongoing monsoon retreat is believed to be contributing to the likelihood of rainfall. Further predictions indicate that:

* **September 27th:** Isolated rainfall in Western UP, scattered rainfall in Eastern UP.
* **September 28th-29th:** Thunderstorms and showers expected across both regions.
* **September 30th-October 1st:** Isolated rainfall in Western UP, scattered rainfall in Eastern UP.

Residents can look forward to a gradual cooling down of temperatures and a more pleasant climate after the Dussehra festival.

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