As March comes to an end, India braces for a mix of weather conditions, from strong winds in the northwest to heavy rains in the northeast and rising temperatures in parts of the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for thunderstorms, hailstorms, and heatwave conditions, impacting multiple states over the next few days. Here are the details
Strong Surface Winds in Northwest India
Northwest India, including Delhi-NCR, will experience strong surface winds, with speeds ranging from 20-30 kmph, gusting up to 40 kmph in isolated areas. These winds could cause dust storms and minor disruptions in exposed regions.
Rainfall and Thunderstorm Forecast
Several parts of India are set to witness rainfall and thunderstorms due to various weather systems:
1. Northeast India
|
Date |
Region |
Weather Forecast |
|
March 30 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall |
|
March 30 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Heavy rainfall at isolated places |
2. Central & Western India
|
Date |
Affected Regions |
Weather Forecast |
|
March 31 - April 2 |
Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Yanam |
Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30-60 kmph) |
|
April 1 - 2 |
West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, North Interior Karnataka |
Hailstorms expected |
|
April 2 |
East Madhya Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka |
Hailstorms expected |
Temperature Forecast
The following temperature trends are expected across different regions of India:
|
Region |
Temperature Trend |
|
Central India |
No significant change for 3 days, then a 2-3°C drop |
|
Gradual 2-4°C drop in 24 hours, followed by a 4-6°C rise in 2-5 days |
|
|
East India |
No significant change for the next 5 days |
|
Maharashtra |
Stable for 2 days, then a 2-3°C drop |
|
Gujarat |
2-3°C rise over the next 5 days |
|
Peninsular India |
No major temperature changes in the next 5 days |
Heatwave and Hot & Humid Weather Warning
Heatwave conditions are expected in some areas:
|
Date |
Affected Regions |
Weather Conditions |
|
March 30 |
Interior Gangetic West Bengal |
Heatwave conditions |
|
March 30 |
Odisha |
Heatwave conditions |
|
March 30-31 |
Odisha, Assam, Tripura |
Hot & humid conditions |
|
March 30-April 2 |
Coastal Gujarat |
Hot & humid conditions |
Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast
Delhi has recently seen a drop of 9°C in minimum temperature and 4°C in maximum temperature over the past 24 hours. Here’s what to expect in the coming days:
|
Date |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Weather Conditions |
|
March 30 |
32-34 |
14-17 |
Mainly clear sky, moderate winds (12-16 kmph) |
|
March 31 |
34-36 |
16-18 |
Mainly clear sky, mild winds (10-16 kmph) |
|
April 1 |
35-37 |
18-20 |
Mainly clear sky, light winds (8-16 kmph) |
With strong winds in the northwest, heavy rain in the northeast, thunderstorms in central India, and rising temperatures in parts of Gujarat and UP, the coming days will bring a mix of weather conditions across the country. Residents should stay updated on forecasts, take necessary precautions, and plan accordingly.
