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Eastern UP braces for more rain, gusty winds after monsoon exit
Rain continues across eastern Uttar Pradesh and the Terai region even after the monsoon's withdrawal, the weather office said. On Wednesday, 7 October, several areas experienced squally winds, with gusts reaching 40 to 50 km/h. In Kanpur, the wind speed touched 76 km/h during the rain.
Bahraich recorded 68 km/h, Balrampur 65 km/h, and both Bahraich and Shravasti saw winds exceeding 60 km/h. The weather department has issued an alert for more thunderstorms, lightning, and rain accompanied by strong winds in the eastern parts of the state.
The rain was light to moderate in most places, but some Terai areas received heavy downpours. Officials advise residents to stay cautious as the unsettled weather pattern persists.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The persistence of heavy rain and strong winds across eastern UP after the monsoon's formal departure signals that the withdrawal is not yet complete on the ground. The wind speeds recorded, particularly 76 km/h in Kanpur, are enough to cause local damage to crops and temporary structures in the affected districts. With the alert still in place, farmers in the Terai and eastern UP remain exposed to field damage during the harvest window. The next update from the weather office will determine whether the active trough is expected to weaken or linger further into October.
Source: amarujala.com
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