The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its latest weather bulletin, highlighting a mix of heavy rainfall in southern and northeastern parts of the country and severe heatwave conditions across northwest and central India. Here’s a region-wise details of what to expect over the next few days.
Cyclonic System Over Bay of Bengal Triggers Rainfall in South and Northeast
A fresh low-pressure area has developed over the south Bay of Bengal, likely to bring significant rainfall to southern and northeastern India. This system, supported by various cyclonic circulations and troughs, is set to move northwest and then northward in the coming days.
Rainfall & Storm Forecast (April 8–11)
|
Region |
Dates |
Weather Condition |
|
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry |
April 8 |
Thunderstorm, gusty winds, scattered showers |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
April 8 |
Heavy rain at isolated places |
|
Karnataka |
April 8–9 |
Moderate rainfall, thunderstorm |
|
Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam |
April 8 |
Scattered showers, gusty winds |
|
East & Northeast India |
April 8–11 |
Light to moderate rainfall |
|
Assam & Meghalaya |
- |
Heavy rainfall, isolated hailstorm |
|
Bihar, Jharkhand |
April 8–9 |
Hailstorm warning |
Western Disturbance to Impact Northern Hilly States
A new Western Disturbance is expected to affect the Western Himalayan region starting April 8, bringing moderate to widespread rain along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
Rain & Storm Forecast in Western Himalayas
|
Region |
Dates |
Weather Condition |
|
J&K, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan |
April 9–11 |
Scattered to widespread showers, thunderstorms |
|
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
April 9–11 |
Isolated to scattered rainfall |
|
Plains of Northwest India |
April 10 |
Light rain in isolated areas |
|
Jammu & Kashmir |
April 9 |
Hailstorm warning at isolated places |
Heatwave to Intensify Over Northwest and Central India
While some regions will experience rainfall, large parts of northwest and central India will reel under intense heat. Temperatures are expected to rise gradually in the next 2–3 days before a slight drop.
Heatwave Forecast (April 8–10)
|
Region |
Dates |
Forecast Details |
|
Saurashtra & Kutch |
April 8–9 |
Heatwave in many areas; severe heatwave on April 8 |
|
West Rajasthan |
April 8–10 |
Widespread heatwave; severe in isolated pockets |
|
East Rajasthan |
April 8–9 |
Isolated heatwave |
|
Delhi, Himachal Pradesh |
April 8 |
Heatwave in isolated locations |
|
West UP, Vidarbha |
April 8–9 |
Heatwave conditions likely |
|
Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab |
April 8–10 |
Heatwave conditions in many places |
|
Madhya Pradesh (East & West) |
April 8–10 |
Heatwave in isolated pockets; warm nights also expected |
Temperature Trends Across Regions
IMD forecasts a gradual temperature rise in northwest and central India until April 9, after which a 2–4°C drop is expected due to incoming weather systems.
|
Region |
Temperature Trend |
|
Northwest India |
Rise by 2–3°C next 3 days, fall afterward |
|
Central India |
Rise by 2–3°C next 3 days, then stable |
|
Maharashtra |
Gradual warming, 2–3°C rise |
|
East India |
No major change initially, fall by 2–3°C |
|
Gujarat State |
Stable next 3 days, slight fall afterward |
Warm Nights & Humid Conditions in West and Coastal Regions
Apart from high daytime temperatures, some areas will experience warm night conditions and humid weather, particularly in coastal and western states.
Warm Night & Humidity Forecast
|
Region |
Dates |
Conditions |
|
Rajasthan, MP |
April 8–9 |
Warm night in isolated areas |
|
Saurashtra & Kutch |
April 8 |
Warm nights and severe heatwave |
|
Coastal Gujarat |
April 8–10 |
Hot and humid weather |
|
Konkan & Goa |
April 8–9 |
Hot and humid conditions |
Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast (April 8–10)
Delhi is experiencing an early summer blaze, with temperatures touching 42°C and clear skies. A heatwave is predicted to continue until April 10, accompanied by light winds and partly cloudy skies by mid-week.
|
Date |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Weather & Winds |
|
April 8 |
40–42 |
21–23 |
Clear sky, heatwave, SE winds 10–12 kmph |
|
April 9 |
40–42 |
22–24 |
Partly cloudy by evening, SE/NE winds |
|
April 10 |
38–40 |
22–24 |
Strong winds (20–30 kmph), partly cloudy |
India’s weather remains highly dynamic this week, with rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, heatwaves, and warm nights occurring simultaneously across different regions. Residents are advised to stay updated with official IMD bulletins, especially in areas expecting severe heat or heavy rainfall.
