Monsoon Update: Delhi-NCR has witnessed heavy rainfall over the past few days, providing significant relief to residents from the scorching heat. Heavy showers, accompanied by light dust storms, have been recorded across Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad. Meanwhile, amid rising temperatures elsewhere, the Meteorological Department has once again issued an alert for rain and thunderstorms. According to the IMD, a warning for lightning strikes, alongside rainfall, has been issued for 13 states.
In its latest bulletin, the IMD stated that skies will remain partly cloudy over Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Haryana, and parts of Punjab until April 19. During this period, strong winds may blow, and light rainfall is also possible. However, in most other states—including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar—the heat and the prevailing heatwave have made life difficult for residents. Hot and humid weather is likely to prevail along the west and east coasts of India throughout the week. So, let’s take a look at what the weather forecast has in store for today, April 18.
According to the Meteorological Department, hot and humid weather is expected to persist along the western and eastern coasts throughout the week. Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh during April 18–19; in Odisha during April 18–20; in Jharkhand during April 19–21; and in Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra, Rayalaseema, and Telangana on April 17 and 18.
Key Highlights
Heatwave
April 18–19: Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh
April 18–20: Odisha
April 19–21: Jharkhand
April 17–18: Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra, Rayalaseema, Telangana
Rainfall & Storm Warnings
Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning likely:
April 18–21: Arunachal Pradesh
April 19–20: Assam & Meghalaya
April 18–19: Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim
Bihar Weather Alert
Mostly dry weather across Bihar on April 18.
Light rain possible in isolated areas: Araria, Kishanganj, Supaul.
Yellow Alert issued for these districts:
Risk of lightning
Strong winds (30–40 km/h)
Delhi-NCR Forecast
April 18: 38°C / 22°C
April 19: 39°C / 23°C
April 20: 39°C / 23°C
No rainfall expected in Delhi-NCR.
Temperatures may soon cross 40°C.
Rainfall Warning for These States
The Meteorological Department has indicated that heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, may occur at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh during April 18–21; in Assam and Meghalaya on April 19 and 20; and in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on April 18 and 19.
Bihar today Weather Forecast
According to the Meteorological Department, the weather is expected to remain dry across most districts of Bihar today, April 18. However, light rainfall may be observed at one or two isolated places in Araria, Kishanganj, and Supaul. The Meteorological Department has also issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ for these three districts. Warnings have been issued regarding lightning strikes accompanied by strong winds blowing at speeds of 30 to 40 km per hour. Furthermore, in other parts of the state, the heat’s impact is expected to persist due to intense sunshine.
Delhi-NCR Weather Update
Across the entire NCR region, including Delhi, a continuous rise in temperature is now expected. In the coming days, the mercury could cross the 40-degree Celsius mark. According to the IMD, on April 18, the maximum temperature is likely to be between 38 and 40 degrees, and the minimum between 22 and 24 degrees. Additionally, temperatures are expected to hover between 39 and 23 degrees on April 19, and remain at 39 and 23 degrees on April 20 as well. Currently, no possibility of rain has been indicated for the Delhi-NCR region.
Rajasthan Weather Forecast Next 4 Days
According to the Meteorological Department, light rain and drizzle may be observed in some areas on Friday, April 18. However, in most districts of the state, the weather is expected to remain dry, with a projected rise in maximum temperatures. Under the influence of a weak disturbance, isolated instances of light rain or drizzle are anticipated in the Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Bikaner divisions, as well as their surrounding areas. In certain pockets of Western Rajasthan, maximum temperatures could reach 41-43 degrees in the coming days.
Eastern India Weather Update
The Meteorological Department has stated that light rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds, is likely to occur at isolated places: in Odisha from April 18 to 21; in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim from April 18 to 20; and in Bihar on April 18. Furthermore, light rainfall is expected to continue in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim for the next two days.
What will the weather be like in Central India?
The Meteorological Department forecasts that on April 20 and 21, light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds is likely to occur at isolated places across Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh. In light of this, people have been advised to remain vigilant.
Weather Outlook for South Peninsular India
Light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds, is likely to occur at isolated places in Interior Karnataka from April 18 to 21, and in Telangana during the same period. Additionally, lightning activity is expected in Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam between April 17 and 21. Similar weather conditions are expected to persist in Rayalaseema, Kerala, and Mahe on April 20 and 21. There is also a possibility of hailstorms at isolated locations in North Interior Karnataka on April 18 and 19.
Heatwave Warnings for These States
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a high likelihood of heatwave conditions in certain parts of Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh on April 18 and 19. Alerts regarding heatwave conditions have also been issued for Jharkhand from April 19 to 21, and for Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra, Rayalaseema, and Telangana on April 18.
