The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and heatwave conditions across various parts of the country in the coming days. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, along with multiple upper air cyclonic circulations, is expected to influence weather patterns in central, eastern, and northern India.
Bay of Bengal System Brings Squally Winds
A low-pressure area over the west-central Bay of Bengal, along with an associated cyclonic circulation extending up to middle tropospheric levels, is expected to gradually weaken over the next 24 hours. However, this system is currently causing squally weather with winds reaching speeds of 35–45 kmph, gusting to 55 kmph.
|
Region |
Weather Impact |
Wind Speed |
|
Central & Northeast Bay of Bengal |
Squally weather due to low-pressure system |
35–45 kmph, gusts up to 55 kmph |
Rain and Storms Over Northern and Eastern India
Several Western Disturbances and upper air cyclonic circulations are triggering scattered to fairly widespread rain and thunderstorms in the northern and eastern regions. The affected areas include Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the Northeast.
|
Region |
Forecast (April 11–13) |
Wind Speed |
|
Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, HP, Uttarakhand |
Rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds (40–50 kmph) |
Moderate to strong |
|
Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, NE states |
Heavy rainfall, isolated hailstorm |
Gusts up to 60 kmph |
|
Haryana, East UP, Punjab |
Thunderstorms, hailstorm, thundersqualls |
50–60 kmph |
Thunderstorms, Hailstorms, and Duststorms in Central India
Central India, including parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand, is likely to witness isolated hailstorms, strong winds, and thunder activity. Additionally, duststorms are expected in West Rajasthan on April 11.
|
Weather Event |
States Affected |
Dates |
|
Hailstorm |
Jharkhand, East MP, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Haryana |
- |
|
Duststorm |
West Rajasthan |
April 11 |
|
Thundersquall |
Haryana, East UP, Bihar, Assam, Punjab, Sikkim |
April 11 |
South India to Experience Rain and Winds
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka will continue to receive scattered light to moderate rainfall for the next few days. These showers will be accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, with wind speeds ranging between 30–50 kmph.
|
Region |
Rain Forecast Duration |
Wind Speed |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
April 11–16 |
30–40 kmph |
|
TN, Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka |
April 11–15 |
40–50 kmph |
Temperature Dip Followed by Gradual Rise
The IMD predicts a fall in maximum temperatures by 3–5°C over Northwest, Central, and West India for the next 3 days, followed by a gradual rise of 2–4°C from April 13 onwards.
|
Region |
Temp Trend (April 11–13) |
Temp Trend (April 14–16) |
|
Northwest India |
Fall by 3–5°C |
Rise by 2–4°C |
|
Central India |
Fall by 2–4°C |
No major change |
|
Western India |
Fall by 2–4°C |
Rise by 2–3°C |
|
Other regions |
No significant change |
No significant change |
Heatwave and Humid Conditions Continue
Even with the temporary dip in temperatures, heatwave conditions are expected to persist in parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh on April 11. A fresh spell of heatwaves is also likely from April 14–16 in West Rajasthan and April 16 in East Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab. Additionally, hot and humid conditions are expected over coastal Gujarat and Maharashtra.
|
Region |
Heat Alert Dates |
Weather Condition |
|
Rajasthan, Haryana, MP |
- |
Heatwave |
|
West Rajasthan |
April 14–16 |
Fresh heatwave spell |
|
Coastal Gujarat, Maharashtra |
Hot and humid |
Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast
Delhi-NCR is likely to experience cloudy skies and light rainfall from April 11 to 12, along with gusty winds and thunderstorms. However, temperatures are expected to rise again by April 13.
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Rainfall |
Max Temp (°C) |
Wind Speed & Direction |
|
April 11 |
Cloudy, Thunderstorm |
Light rain |
36–38°C |
20–40 kmph, E to NE winds |
|
April 12 |
Partly cloudy |
Drizzle |
35–37°C |
6–14 kmph, SE winds |
|
April 13 |
Mostly clear |
Dry |
38–40°C |
6–12 kmph, shifting SE to NW |
Residents across the affected regions are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions amid the changing weather conditions. Avoid outdoor activities during thunderstorms, squalls, or heatwave hours. Use protective coverings for crops in hail-prone areas, and stay updated with official IMD alerts. Drink plenty of water, wear light clothing, and ensure elderly and children remain indoors during extreme weather.
