The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather alert for the coming days, predicting a mix of rain, thunderstorms, and rising temperatures across several parts of the country. While heavy showers are likely in the East and Northeast, North and West India may continue to reel under intense heatwave conditions. Here are the details
Rainfall and Thunderstorm Activity in East and Northeast India
Multiple upper air cyclonic circulations and troughs across Madhya Pradesh, Bangladesh, and the Gulf of Mannar are expected to bring widespread light to moderate rainfall across East and Northeast India for the next five days. Gusty winds and thunderstorms will accompany the showers.
|
Region |
Date Range |
Forecast Details |
|
East & Northeast India |
15th–18th April |
Light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds (40–50 kmph) |
|
Odisha |
15th–16th April |
Heavy rainfall |
|
Assam & Meghalaya |
16th–18th April |
Heavy rainfall |
|
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
17th April |
Heavy rainfall |
|
Jharkhand, East MP |
15th April |
Isolated hailstorm |
|
Gangetic WB, Bihar, Jharkhand |
15th April |
Thundersquall (50–60 kmph winds) |
Showers for Central and Southern India
Central and Southern India will also witness rain activity, especially around Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Kerala may experience gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.
|
Region |
Date Range |
Forecast Details |
|
Maharashtra & Central India |
15th April |
Isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorms |
|
TN, Puducherry, AP, Telangana |
15th–18th April |
Scattered rainfall, thunderstorm, gusty winds (30–40 kmph) |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
15th–16th April |
Light to moderate rain with gusty winds (40–50 kmph) |
Western Himalayan Region to Brace for Western Disturbance
An intense Western Disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan Region from 16th to 20th April. The disturbance may bring isolated heavy falls and hailstorms in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Western Himalayan Forecast:
|
Region |
Date Range |
Forecast Details |
|
J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand |
16th–20th April |
Rainfall, thunderstorm, isolated hailstorm (esp. on 18th–19th) |
|
Adjoining plains (NW India) |
18th–20th April |
Rainfall with thunderstorm and gusty winds |
Heatwave Conditions to Intensify in North and West India
IMD has warned of ongoing and intensifying heatwave conditions in parts of North and West India. West Rajasthan will be the worst-hit, with severe heatwave conditions expected between 16th and 18th April. Gujarat, East Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and West Madhya Pradesh will also be affected.
Heatwave & Hot Weather Alerts:
|
Region |
Date Range |
Weather Alert |
|
West Rajasthan |
15th–19th April |
Severe heatwave at isolated places |
|
East Rajasthan |
15th–19th April |
Heatwave conditions at isolated places |
|
Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, West MP |
15th–18th April |
Heatwave at isolated places |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
15th April |
Hot and humid conditions |
|
15th–17th April |
Hot and humid weather |
|
|
Warm Night Alert (W. & E. Rajasthan) |
16th–18th April |
Higher night temperatures |
Temperature Trends Across India
Temperatures are expected to rise gradually in Northwest, Central India, and Maharashtra in the next few days. However, a slight drop in temperature is expected after 18th April due to increased cloud cover and precipitation.
Temperature Trend Forecast:
|
Region |
Trend till 18th April |
Post-18th April Trend |
|
Northwest India |
Rise by 3–5°C |
Fall by 2–4°C |
|
Central India |
Rise by 2–4°C (15th–18th) |
Fall by 2–4°C |
|
Interior Maharashtra |
Rise by 2–3°C |
Stable thereafter |
|
Gujarat State |
Rise by 2–3°C till 17th |
Fall by 2–3°C |
|
Rest of India |
No major change |
No major change |
Delhi Weather
Delhi will experience clear to partly cloudy skies with gradually rising temperatures throughout the week. Heatwave conditions are expected at isolated spots on 16th and 17th April.
|
Date |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Sky Conditions |
Wind & Alert |
|
15th April |
37–39 |
22–24 |
Mainly clear |
Strong winds (20–30 kmph), SE breeze |
|
16th April |
39–41 |
23–25 |
Clear to Partly Cloudy |
Heatwave at isolated spots |
|
17th April |
40–42 |
23–25 |
Partly cloudy |
Heatwave likely, east wind dominates |
Citizens are advised to stay updated with IMD advisories, carry umbrellas in rain-prone regions, and stay hydrated in areas affected by heat. Kep updated with latest weather forecast.
