Heavy rain, hailstorms, strong winds, and heat wave conditions are set to sweep across several regions of India, with the India Meteorological Department issuing alerts for extreme weather activity. From the Northeast to parts of Central and South India, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are expected to disrupt daily life, while intense heat grips northern plains and parts of the central belt. Here are the details
Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms in the Northeast
A combination of cyclonic circulations and low-level troughs is causing significant weather activity in the Northeast. Over the next week, the region will see consistent rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
Rainfall Forecast (April 26–29)
|
Region |
Rainfall Intensity |
Dates |
|
Assam, Meghalaya |
Heavy to Very Heavy |
26–27 April |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Heavy to Very Heavy |
26–27 April |
|
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Heavy |
28–29 April |
|
Sikkim |
Heavy |
26–27 April |
Thundersqualls with wind speeds up to 60 kmph are likely in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura on April 26.
South India: Lightning, Rain and Strong Winds
Southern states will also witness moderate showers with thunderstorms and gusty winds throughout the week.
Southern States Outlook:
|
Region |
Forecast Type |
Dates |
|
Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu |
Light/Moderate Rain + Thunderstorm |
April 26–29 |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
Heavy Rainfall (Isolated) |
April 28, 29 |
|
Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam |
Rain + Gusty Winds (30–50 kmph) |
All 7 days |
Isolated hailstorm activity is also likely over North Interior Karnataka on April 26.
Central and East India: Hailstorms and Thundersqualls
The central and eastern parts of the country are set to witness active weather patterns with gusty winds, lightning, and hailstorm activity.
East and Central India Forecast:
|
Region |
Phenomenon |
Dates |
|
Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha |
Hailstorm, Gusty Winds |
April 26–28 |
|
Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha |
Hailstorm & Thundersquall |
April 27–28 |
|
Sub-Himalayan WB & Sikkim |
Hailstorm |
April 26 |
Thunderstorms with gusty winds (40–50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph) are likely in East UP, Odisha, and Bihar during April 26–29.
Western Himalayan Region to See Light Rain
A Western Disturbance is currently influencing the Western Himalayan Region, leading to:
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Isolated to scattered light rain over Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on April 26.
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Thunderstorms and strong winds (30–50 kmph) may accompany the rain.
Temperature Trends: Rising Heat Across the North and West
Maximum Temperature Forecast:
|
Region |
Trend |
Remarks |
|
Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan |
Gradual rise by 1–3°C in 7 days |
Above-normal temperatures |
|
Gujarat |
No change (first 3 days), rise later |
Post-April 27 |
|
Central India |
Drop by 2–3°C except MP |
MP remains unaffected |
|
Maharashtra |
Drop by 2–4°C after April 26 |
Near-normal by April-end |
|
East India |
Fall by 3–5°C after April 26 |
Cooler conditions expected |
Heatwave and Hot-Humid Conditions
IMD has issued heatwave warnings for multiple regions:
Heatwave Alerts (April 26–May 1):
|
Region |
Dates |
|
April 26–May 1 |
|
|
Haryana |
April 26–29 |
|
Punjab |
April 26–May 1 |
|
West MP |
April 26–28 |
|
East MP, Odisha |
April 26 |
|
Vidarbha, WB & Sikkim |
April 26 |
Warm nights are expected in West Rajasthan (April 26–29) and Odisha (April 26).
Hot and Humid Conditions are likely in:
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Coastal Karnataka, Marathawada, Madhya Maharashtra (April 26)
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Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, AP, Rayalaseema (April 26–27)
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Gujarat (April 27–May 1)
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Bihar and Jharkhand (April 26)
Delhi-NCR Forecast (April 26–28)
The capital city is likely to experience clear to partly cloudy skies, hot weather, and heatwave conditions in isolated places.
Delhi Temperature & Wind Forecast
|
Date |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Sky |
Winds (kmph) |
Conditions |
|
April 26 |
41–43 |
23–25 |
Partly Cloudy |
06–18 (SW to SE) |
Gusts up to 30 kmph |
|
April 27 |
40–42 |
23–25 |
Partly Cloudy |
10–14 (SE) |
Slight temp drop |
|
April 28 |
40–42 |
22–24 |
Partly Cloudy |
<12 (SE) |
Temps slightly below normal |
Farmers are advised to stay alert as heavy rain, hailstorms, strong winds, and heatwaves are expected across several regions. Postpone sowing and transplanting activities in the Northeast, drain excess water from fields, use hail nets to protect crops, and apply light irrigation to reduce heat stress.
Store harvested produce safely and provide shade and clean water to livestock and poultry. Timely action can help minimise losses and protect both crops and animals during this spell of adverse weather.
