New Delhi: Most parts of India are currently grappling with severe heat, resulting in persistently difficult conditions. However, mild weather activity in certain states appears to signal the onset of the pre-monsoon season. Severe heatwave alerts have been issued for numerous regions, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.
Key Takeaways
Quick Read- Heavy rain + snowfall likely
- Hailstorms with strong winds
- Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Uttarakhand
- Weather shift anticipated soon
With the activation of a Western Disturbance, a shift in weather patterns is once again anticipated. Alerts have been issued for rain, snowfall, and hailstorms accompanied by strong winds across several areas of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. Details regarding the specific weather conditions expected in various regions can be found below.
key highlights
Hill states (Western Disturbance)
- Heavy rain + snowfall likely
- Hailstorms with strong winds
- Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Uttarakhand
- Weather shift anticipated soon
- Thunderstorms + heavy rain expected
- Winds up to 70 km/h
- Arunachal, Assam, Nagaland — gusty
- Lightning & hailstorm risk
- UP, Haryana, Bihar, MP on alert
- Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh
- Tripura is also facing severe heat
- Pre-monsoon signs are emerging slowly
Heavy Rain Alert for These States
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a likelihood of heavy rainfall—accompanied by snowfall and hailstorms—in the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. In the northeastern states, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and moderate to heavy rainfall are expected.
Severe heat conditions are anticipated in Jharkhand, Odisha, Tripura, and Chhattisgarh. Additionally, there is a possibility of dust storms in parts of South India, the Western Ghats, Marathwada, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
Weather Forecast for the Northeastern States
According to the IMD, several northeastern states are expected to experience thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, with wind speeds potentially reaching up to 70 kilometres per hour. Over the next 24 hours, gusty winds are likely in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Nagaland. There is also a risk of lightning strikes and hailstorms. A warning for light to moderate rainfall has been issued for certain areas of Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
When to Expect Rain in UP
Uttar Pradesh is currently witnessing the full brunt of severe heat. Many parts of the state are enduring temperatures soaring to 40 degrees Celsius. In the Bundelkhand region, conditions are so extreme that it feels as though “fire is raining from the sky.” While the maximum temperature in Banda stands at 45 degrees Celsius, heatwaves have become a major source of distress in several other districts, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Jhansi.
According to the IMD, thunderstorms and rainfall are expected to commence in western Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. A warning has been issued for dust storms accompanied by thunder and lightning, along with rain, in several districts until April 28.
