Heavy Rain Alert: Due to severe heat across various parts of the country, people are facing extremely difficult conditions. In its latest bulletin, the Meteorological Department has stated that intense heatwave conditions are expected to prevail in parts of Northwest and Central India over the next three days. Consequently, people have been advised to remain cautious. The Meteorological Department reported that the highest maximum temperature—46.9°C—was recorded in Akola (Vidarbha).
Additionally, heatwave conditions were experienced in certain locations within Vidarbha, as well as in isolated pockets of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Conversely, the IMD has forecast the likelihood of thunderstorm activity in Eastern India over the coming week; in Northwest India between April 28 and May 2; and in Central India between April 27 and April 30. As a result, rainfall is expected to provide some relief from the heat, accompanied by a significant drop of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius.
India Weather Alert – Key Highlights
- Heatwave Status: Intense heatwave conditions expected in Northwest & Central India for the next 3 days
- Highest Temperature Recorded: 46.9°C in Akola, Vidarbha
- Heatwave Zones: Vidarbha, isolated pockets of Rajasthan & Uttar Pradesh
- Relief in Sight: Rainfall expected to bring a temperature drop of 3–5°C
- Thunderstorm Forecast:
- Eastern India – Coming week
- Northwest India – April 28 to May 2
- Central India – April 27 to April 30
- State-Wise Weather Alerts:
- Hill States (J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand): Heavy rain + snowfall expected (Apr 28–May 2); hailstorm alert on Apr 28–29
- Plains (Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, UP): Dust storms + rainfall likely from the night of April 27
- Rajasthan: Adverse weather conditions from April 26–29
- West Bengal & Sikkim: Thunderstorms + strong winds (30–50 kmph) from Apr 27–May 2
- Bihar: Thunderstorms + lightning till April 30
- Jharkhand & Odisha: Light to moderate rainfall Apr 27–May 2
- MP & Chhattisgarh: Rain + lightning strikes Apr 27–30
- Kerala: Heavy rainfall alert between Apr 29–May 1
- Hailstorm Warning: Gangetic West Bengal & Jharkhand on April 27
Rainfall Warning for These States
The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast indicating the possibility of rain, storms, or hailstorms in several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi (NCR), Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
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मुख्य बिंदु
(i) उत्तर-पश्चिम और मध्य भारत के अलग-अलग से कुछ स्थानों पर अगले 3 दिनों तक उष्ण लहर (हीट वेव) की स्थिति बनी रहने की संभावना है, इसके बाद इसमें कमी होने की संभावना है।
(ii) उप-हिमालयी पश्चिम बंगाल और सिक्किम तथा पूर्वोत्तर भारत में सप्ताह के… pic.twitter.com/uZzFDXvFNy
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 26, 2026
Weather Outlook for the Hill States
The Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand between April 28 and May 2. Furthermore, these states are also expected to experience snowfall. An alert has also been issued regarding the possibility of hailstorms in these states on April 28 and 29.
Weather Outlook for the Plains
The Meteorological Department predicts that dust storms may begin in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh on the night of April 27, with a likelihood of rainfall. In Rajasthan, adverse weather conditions are expected to persist from April 26 to April 29.
Weather Outlook for Eastern India
An alert has been issued for West Bengal and Sikkim, anticipating light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds (gusting up to 30–50 kmph) between April 27 and May 2. Additionally, light to moderate rainfall is likely in Jharkhand and Odisha during this same period (April 27 to May 2).
Furthermore, until April 30, light to moderate rainfall—accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds (gusting up to 30–50 kmph)—may be recorded in isolated pockets of Bihar. On April 27, hailstorms are likely to occur in some areas of Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Central India Weather Update
Between April 27 and April 30, isolated instances of light to moderate rainfall—accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds—are likely in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
South and Central India
Kerala: An alert has been issued regarding the possibility of heavy rainfall between April 29 and May 1.
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh: Light to moderate rainfall and lightning strikes are anticipated between April 27 and April 30.
