The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms, hailstorms, gusty winds, and rainfall across several parts of India, including eastern, central, and northeastern regions. Northwest India is also expected to experience light showers under the influence of a western disturbance. Temperature shifts are on the horizon, with some areas likely to see a noticeable dip, bringing temporary relief from rising heat. Here are the details
Thunderstorms, Rain and Gusty Winds in Central and Eastern India
A trough extending from central Odisha to Vidarbha and an anticyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal are triggering weather changes over eastern and central parts of India. The IMD has predicted:
|
Region |
Rain & Thunderstorm |
Hailstorm Alert |
Gusty Winds Speed |
Dates Affected |
|
Isolated to scattered |
Yes (21st-22nd) |
30–50 kmph |
March 21-22 |
|
|
East MP & Chhattisgarh |
Isolated to scattered |
Yes (21st for East MP, 20th-22nd for Chhattisgarh) |
30–50 kmph |
March 20–22 |
|
Vidarbha |
Isolated to scattered |
Yes (21st-22nd) |
30–50 kmph |
March 21-22 |
|
Gangetic WB, Jharkhand, Odisha |
Fairly widespread |
Yes (20th–22nd) |
40–60 kmph |
March 20–22 |
|
Sub-Himalayan WB & Sikkim |
Scattered |
Yes (21st) |
30–50 kmph |
March 20–21 |
Rain, Snowfall and Hail in the Northeast
A cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam will bring active weather over the Northeast:
|
Region |
Rain/Snowfall Type |
Hailstorm Alert |
Heavy Rainfall/Snowfall |
Dates Affected |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Rain & snowfall |
No |
Yes (21st–22nd) |
March 21–23 |
|
Assam & Meghalaya |
Thunderstorm & rainfall |
Yes (20th) |
No |
March 20–23 |
|
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Thunderstorm & rainfall |
No |
No |
March 20–23 |
Western Disturbance to Bring Rain to Northwest India
A western disturbance over Afghanistan and cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan will influence northwestern states:
|
Region |
Rain & Thunderstorm |
Gusty Winds Speed |
Dates Affected |
|
Isolated |
30–40 kmph |
March 20 |
|
|
Haryana & Chandigarh |
Isolated |
30–40 kmph |
March 20 |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
Isolated |
30–40 kmph |
March 20–22 |
Temperature Trends and Heat Alerts
Maximum Temperature Forecast (Next Few Days)
|
Region |
Temperature Trend |
|
Northwest India |
Rise by ~2°C in next 2 days, stable afterward |
|
Central India |
Stable for 2 days, fall by 2–4°C thereafter |
|
East India |
Stable for 2 days, fall by 4–6°C afterward |
|
Gujarat |
Stable for 24 hrs, then rise by 2–3°C |
|
Maharashtra |
Fall by 2–3°C in next 2–3 days |
Heat Wave & Humidity Watch
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No heatwave is expected across India over the next 4–5 days.
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Hot and humid conditions likely over:
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Coastal Gujarat on March 22, and 23
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Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, and Interior Karnataka on March 20
Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast (March 20–22, 2025)
Delhi/NCR will witness mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with mild morning mist from March 20 to 22. Temperatures will range between 32–35°C during the day and 15–18°C at night with light to moderate winds.
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Wind Speed & Direction |
|
Mar 20 |
Partly cloudy |
33–35 |
15–17 |
Gusts up to 30 kmph, shifting from NE to NW |
|
Mar 21 |
Mainly clear |
32–34 |
16–18 |
14–16 kmph (NW afternoon), decreasing later |
|
Mar 22 |
Mainly clear |
32–34 |
15–17 |
10–12 kmph (NW afternoon), <6 kmph at night |
Residents in the affected regions are advised to stay indoors during thunderstorms and hailstorms, secure loose objects, and avoid sheltering under trees. Farmers should take precautions to protect crops from hail damage, especially in East and Central India. Commuters are urged to check local weather updates before travel, and those in hot and humid zones should stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
