IMD Red Alert: 5 States Brace for 40KM Storms, Rain, Heat; Weather Game Changes Post-Holi

• IMD issues Red Alert for five states, warning of 40KM per hour storms, rain, and rising temperatures.
• A new Western Disturbance will be active from March 4-8, bringing rain and snowfall to hilly regions and strong winds to plains.
• Northwest and Central India are forecast to experience temperatures 4-6 degrees above normal, with heat intensifying post-Holi.
• Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh expect heavy rain and winds up to 40 km/h on March 4; Delhi-NCR to remain normal.
• Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, MP, and Rajasthan will see rising temperatures and strong winds, while South India also warms up.