The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Uttar Pradesh, India, predicting thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds over the next 24 hours. Gusty winds are expected to reach speeds of 40 to 50 km/h, with isolated areas experiencing gusts up to 60 km/h. Recent rainfall has helped maintain cooler temperatures across the state, with an average of 1.9 mm of rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours. Sultanpur district received the highest rainfall at 20.7 mm, followed by Barabanki at 18.4 mm and Gonda at 17.3 mm. The forecast indicates no heatwave conditions for the next week, with maximum daytime temperatures remaining below normal, particularly in districts like Orai, which recorded 41 degrees Celsius. Lucknow is expected to have a partly cloudy sky with possible rain, maintaining maximum temperatures around 31 degrees Celsius.