On April 7, 2023, Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, India, was hit by rain, gusty winds, and thunderstorms, bringing a welcome respite from the heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported cloudy skies and light showers in Lucknow, with rainfall recorded in districts from Saharanpur in the west to Sonbhadra in the east and Agra in the south. Many districts, including Raebareli, Unnao, and Varanasi, received light rainfall of up to 5 mm and were placed under a yellow alert. An orange alert was issued for districts such as Bahraich and Barabanki, where moderate thunderstorms with wind speeds between 41 and 61 kmph were expected. The IMD noted that thunderstorms with gusty winds and isolated hailstorms could occur over the next two days. The highest temperature recorded in the state on this day was 38.6 degrees Celsius in Banda, while the lowest minimum was 15.5 degrees Celsius in Bijnor. The IMD forecasts continued rain and thundershowers for April 8, particularly in western Uttar Pradesh.