New Delhi, May 3 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms with cloud-to-ground lightning activity across multiple states, urging residents to take necessary precautions.

The affected states include East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, and Gangetic West Bengal.

In a post on X, IMD said, "Severe thunderstorms with dangerous cloud to ground lightning activity happening starting from East Rajasthan to West MP, East MP, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, and system approaching towards Gangetic West Bengal. Hailstorms also likely throughout the whole belt. Necessary precausations/actions are suggested."

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