The India Meteorological Department has predicted a varied weather pattern across the country. Heavy rainfall is expected in the Northeast, while temperatures are rising in the North and Central regions. Heat wave warnings have been issued for several states. Some areas will face thunderstorms and strong winds, while others will experience intense heat and high humidity. Here are the details:
Widespread Rainfall in Northeast and Southern States
Two active weather systems—an upper air cyclonic circulation over northwest Bihar and northeast Assam, along with a trough extending to the Gulf of Mannar and Manipur—are triggering unstable weather over large parts of India.
Rainfall Forecast
|
Region |
Rainfall Type & Warning |
Dates |
|
Northeast India |
Widespread light to moderate rain with thunder, lightning & gusty winds (40–50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph) |
April 23–28 |
|
Assam & Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh |
Heavy to very heavy rainfall |
April 23–27 |
|
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Heavy rainfall |
April 23 & 25 |
|
Assam & Meghalaya |
Thundersquall (50–60 kmph) |
April 23 |
|
Karnataka, Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema, Kerala, Mahe |
Scattered rain with lightning & gusty winds (30–50 kmph) |
April 23–28 |
|
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Telangana |
Lightning expected |
April 23–28 |
|
East India |
Thunderstorm & rain likely |
April 26–28 |
|
Western Himalayas |
Isolated rain, thunder & lightning due to fresh Western Disturbance |
April 24–26 |
Rising Temperatures Across India
As summer sets in, various regions are expected to witness a gradual rise in temperatures. Here's the IMD’s temperature outlook:
|
Region |
Forecast |
Timeline |
|
Northwest India |
Rise by 2–3°C |
Next 5 days |
|
Central India |
Rise by ~2°C |
Next 2 days |
|
Gujarat |
Rise by 2–3°C |
Next 3 days |
|
East India |
Rise by 3–5°C, then a fall by 3–4°C |
Next 3–5 days |
|
Rest of India |
No major change |
|
Heat Wave, Warm Nights, and Humid Conditions
Several states will continue to battle heat wave and hot, humid conditions. Here's where things are expected to sizzle the most.
Heat Wave Warnings
|
Region |
Heat Wave Dates |
|
East Madhya Pradesh |
April 23–28 |
|
West & East Uttar Pradesh |
April 23–27 |
|
Bihar, Odisha |
April 23–26 |
|
Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, West MP |
April 24–28 |
|
Gangetic West Bengal |
April 23–26 |
|
Jharkhand |
April 25–26 |
Warm Night Conditions:
|
Region |
Dates |
|
Bihar |
April 23–25 |
|
April 23–24 |
|
|
East Uttar Pradesh |
April 23 |
|
Gangetic West Bengal |
April 23–24 |
Hot & Humid Weather:
|
Region |
Dates |
|
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Rayalaseema, Coastal Andhra |
April 23–26 |
|
Jharkhand, Gujarat |
April 23–24 |
|
Konkan & Goa |
April 23 |
|
Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada |
April 23–25 |
Delhi Weather Forecast
Delhi-NCR will continue to experience clear skies and rising temperatures over the coming days. Heat wave conditions are likely on April 24 and 25.
|
Date |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Sky Condition |
Wind Speed & Direction |
|
April 23 |
40–42 |
22–24 |
Clear |
NW winds increasing to 18–20 kmph |
|
April 24 |
41–43 |
22–24 |
Clear, heat wave |
W-NW winds at 12–16 kmph |
|
April 25 |
41–43 |
24–26 |
Clear, heat wave |
W winds up to 20 kmph in afternoon |
The week ahead brings a stark contrast across the country, intense rainfall in the Northeast, rising mercury in the North and Central regions, and humid discomfort in parts of the South and East. Stay alert, stay safe, and stay cool as summer heat intensifies across the country.
