Dehradun, May 14 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning on Wednesday that severe weather conditions would hit parts of Uttarakhand within the next two hours.

According to the weather department's alert forecast, thunder, lightning, hailstorms, heavy rain spells, and gusty winds ranging between 40 and 50 km/hr were possible in some areas of Dehradun, Pauri, and Tehri.

The IMD alerted that "thunder/lightning/hailstorm/heavy spells of rain/gusty winds (40-50 km/hr) are likely at some places in Dehradun, Pauri, and Tehri during the next 2 hours."

Local residents were advised to take necessary precautions and avoid stepping out unless absolutely necessary.

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