The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dynamic weather conditions in the coming days, with a mix of thunderstorms, rainfall, gusty winds, hailstorms, and heatwaves expected across various parts of the country. These weather systems are likely to impact both northern and southern regions, bringing much-needed relief in some areas while intensifying summer heat in others. Here are the details
Weather Systems at Play
Several atmospheric systems are currently affecting India’s weather:
- Western Disturbance: Present as a cyclonic circulation over Kashmir Valley and neighboring areas.
- Cyclonic Circulations: One over northeast Madhya Pradesh and another over northeast Assam, along with a trough extending to the Bay of Bengal.
- Troughs: Stretching from northeast Madhya Pradesh to Gangetic West Bengal and northeast Telangana; another runs from central Assam to Westcentral Bay of Bengal.
Rainfall and Storm Activity
These weather systems are expected to result in significant rainfall and thunderstorm activity across several regions:
|
Region |
Weather Conditions |
Dates Affected |
|
Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh |
Scattered to fairly widespread rain, thunderstorm, lightning, gusty winds (40-50 kmph) |
April 13 |
|
Northeast & East India |
Light to moderate rain, thunderstorm, lightning, gusty winds (40-50 kmph) |
April 13–18 |
|
Central India & Maharashtra |
Isolated to scattered rainfall, thunderstorm, lightning, gusty winds (40-50 kmph) |
April 13–14 |
|
Tamil Nadu, Kerala |
Heavy rainfall |
April 13 |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Heavy rainfall |
April 14 |
|
Assam & Meghalaya |
Heavy rainfall |
April 13–14 |
|
Odisha |
Heavy rainfall |
April 14 & 15 |
Severe Weather Alerts
Residents in the following regions should remain alert due to expected severe weather conditions:
|
Weather Event |
States Affected |
Date |
|
Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand |
April 15 |
|
|
Duststorm |
East Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh |
April 13 |
|
Thundersquall (50-60 kmph) |
East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh |
April 13 |
South India Weather Forecast
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Kerala and Mahe are expected to experience: Scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorms (30-40 kmph wind speed) over the next 5 days.
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States like Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry may see: Isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning over the next 3 days.
Temperature Trends Across India
The IMD also provided updates on temperature changes:
|
Region |
Temperature Trend |
|
Northwest India |
Stable for next 24 hours, then rise by 4-6°C over 6 days |
|
Central India |
Stable for 48 hours, then rise by 2-3°C |
|
Maharashtra |
Drop by 2-3°C for 3 days, then rise by 2-4°C |
|
Drop by 2-3°C for 24 hours, then rise by 2-4°C |
|
|
Other Regions |
No significant changes expected |
Heatwave and Humid Conditions Ahead
IMD warns of upcoming heatwave conditions, especially over western and central parts of India:
|
Area |
Heatwave Period |
Severe Heatwave Expected |
|
West Rajasthan |
April 14–15 |
April 16–18 |
|
Gujarat |
April 15–17 |
— |
|
Punjab, Haryana, Delhi |
April 16–18 |
— |
|
East Rajasthan, West MP |
April 16–18 |
April 18 (East Rajasthan) |
Delhi NCR Weather Forecast (April 13–15)
Residents in the Delhi NCR region can expect rising temperatures and mostly clear skies:
|
Date |
Forecast |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Wind (kmph) |
|
April 13 |
Mainly clear |
36–38 |
19–21 |
SE wind reducing through the day |
|
April 14 |
Mainly clear |
38–40 |
21–23 |
NE wind increasing in afternoon |
|
April 15 |
Mainly clear |
39–41 |
22–24 |
SE wind up to 16 kmph in afternoon |
From intense rainfall and hailstorms sweeping across northern and eastern states to soaring temperatures and looming heatwaves in the west, India is experiencing the full breadth of April's weather volatility. The IMD has urged citizens to stay tuned to regular weather updates and exercise caution amid thunderstorms, strong winds, and extreme heat conditions.
