Monsoon Forecast: Intense heat has begun to be felt across several states. The month of April is drawing to a close in just a few days, marking the imminent start of May. Even in April, people are already facing significant difficulties venturing outdoors during the daytime. The Meteorological Department has indicated that heatwave conditions are likely to persist in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh for the next three days. Conversely, a spell of rainfall continues in certain parts of Northeast and East India.

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The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for several states across the country in anticipation of rain and thunderstorms in the coming days. Specifically, the department has issued rain alerts for 12 states. So, let us find out what the weather conditions are expected to be across the country on April 22. We will also look at which states have been placed under a rain alert for the days ahead.

Heavy Rainfall Warnings

Bihar Weather

Uttarakhand Update

Rainfall Warning for These States
According to the IMD (India Meteorological Department), heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is likely to occur between April 22 and 25 in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura. During this period, strong winds gusting between 50 and 70 kilometres per hour may also sweep across Assam and Meghalaya. The Meteorological Department has also issued a warning for light to moderate rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh on April 25 and 26.

Heatwave Alert for UP and Punjab
The Meteorological Department has forecast a likelihood of heatwave conditions prevailing in certain areas of Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Punjab between April 22 and 24. Additionally, heatwave conditions are expected in East Uttar Pradesh, West Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha from April 22 to 25.

Delhi Tomorrow Weather
Delhi is currently experiencing the brunt of severe heat. Temperatures have already crossed the 40-degree mark. According to the Meteorological Department, the intense heat is expected to persist in Delhi until April 24. A heatwave alert has been issued for certain localities within the city. During this period, temperatures could soar to 42-44 degrees Celsius.

Bihar Weather Update

According to the IMD, severe heat conditions are expected to prevail within the next two days. However, light to moderate rainfall is anticipated in certain districts on April 24 and 25. Additionally, skies are likely to remain overcast on April 24 and 25.

Weather Outlook for Northwest India
According to the Meteorological Department, scattered light to moderate rainfall or snowfall—accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds—is likely on April 24 and 25 in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad; and on April 25 and 26 in Himachal Pradesh.

Weather Outlook for Northeast India
The Meteorological Department forecasts that alerts have been issued in view of anticipated thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall on April 22 in Arunachal Pradesh; from April 22 to 27 in Assam and Meghalaya; on April 25 in Arunachal Pradesh; and on April 22 and 23 in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.

According to the department, isolated heavy rainfall is likely in Arunachal Pradesh between April 22 and 25. Furthermore, isolated heavy rainfall is also anticipated in Arunachal Pradesh on April 26 and 27, and in Assam and Meghalaya from April 25 to 27.

Weather Update for Uttarakhand
The weather in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand currently remains dry, while the plains are beginning to experience the effects of mild heat. According to the IMD, the temperature in Auli is expected to hover around 28 degrees Celsius tomorrow, whereas the mercury in Dehradun could rise as high as 39 degrees Celsius.