India is bracing for a week of dramatic weather changes, including thunderstorms, hailstorms, gusty winds, and rising temperatures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for multiple states as various weather systems contribute to a mix of conditions: heavy rain in the east and northeast, heatwaves in the west, and strong winds across central and southern regions. From heavy showers in Assam to scorching temperatures in Rajasthan, here's what to expect across the country.
Weather Systems in Action
Several active weather systems are influencing the weather pattern across India:
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Cyclonic circulations are present over West Rajasthan, South Madhya Pradesh, Gulf of Mannar, Southwest Bay of Bengal, and West Assam.
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Two troughs extend from these circulations: one to Gangetic West Bengal and another to South Interior Karnataka.
These systems are likely to bring widespread changes in weather across multiple regions, from thunderstorms and hailstorms to heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds and Rain: Forecast
Over the next five days, IMD predicts the following region-wise impacts:
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Region |
Weather Forecast |
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Northeast & East India |
Light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning & gusty winds (40–50 kmph) |
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Central India & Maharashtra |
Isolated to scattered rain, thunderstorm & lightning (April 16) |
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Odisha |
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms (April 16) |
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Bihar, Assam & NE States |
Heavy rain on April 16–17; hailstorm in Meghalaya |
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Jharkhand |
thunderstorm from April 16–18 |
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West Bengal |
Thunderstorm and squalls in Gangetic & Sub-Himalayan regions (April 16–18) |
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Vidarbha & Chhattisgarh |
Thunderstorms with gusty winds (April 16) |
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Southern States |
Rain with thunderstorm & lightning over Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala (till April 17) |
Western Disturbance to Bring Rain to the Himalayas
A strong Western Disturbance will impact the Western Himalayan Region between April 16–20. This will bring:
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Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds (40–50 kmph)
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Isolated hailstorms over Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
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Heavy rainfall expected on April 18 and 19
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Isolated thunderstorms and duststorms likely over West Rajasthan (April 16) and East Rajasthan (April 17)
Temperature Trends: Rise, Fall and Heat Alerts
1. Rising Mercury in the North and Central India
Maximum temperatures are expected to rise across several regions:
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Region |
Temperature Trend |
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Northwest India |
Rise by 2–4°C till April 18, then fall by 2–4°C |
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Central India |
No change for 2 days, then rise by 2–4°C from April 17 onwards |
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Interior Maharashtra |
Gradual rise by 2–3°C over next 5 days |
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Gujarat |
Rise till April 17, followed by drop over next 4 days |
No major temperature changes are expected in the rest of the country.
2. Heatwave Alerts and Hot Weather Warnings
IMD has issued heatwave and hot weather warnings for several states:
|
Region |
Heatwave / Warm Night / Humid Conditions |
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West Rajasthan |
Heatwave to severe heatwave from April 16–18; warm nights till April 17 |
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East Rajasthan |
Heatwave and warm night conditions from April 16–18 |
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Gujarat State |
Heatwave from April 16–17; hot and humid weather |
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Kerala & Mahe |
Hot and humid conditions on April 16 |
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Tamil Nadu, Coastal Karnataka, Puducherry |
Hot and humid on April 16 |
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Konkan & Goa |
Hot and humid |
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Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada |
Hot and humid weather from April 17–19 |
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West Madhya Pradesh |
Warm nights on April 16 and 17 |
Delhi-NCR Forecast: Heatwave Likely by Midweek
Delhi is bracing for hotter days with clear skies and rising temperatures. Here’s the day-wise forecast:
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Date |
Sky Condition |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Winds (Direction & Speed) |
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April 16 |
Clear, partly cloudy |
38–40°C |
23–25°C |
SE–NW, 08–14 kmph |
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April 17 |
Clear to cloudy |
39–41°C |
23–25°C |
SW–NW–NE, 06–18 kmph |
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April 18 |
Partly cloudy |
39–41°C |
24–26°C |
West, 06–20 kmph with gusts up to 40 kmph |
Heatwave conditions are likely to develop over parts of the national capital on April 17 and 18.
From thunderstorms and hailstorms in the east and northeast, to intense heat and warm nights in the west and central parts of the country, India is experiencing a dynamic mix of weather conditions this week. Citizens are advised to stay updated through IMD advisories and take necessary precautions against heat and thunderstorms.
