Weather Update: The weather is set to change once again across North India, including the Delhi-NCR region. Alerts have been issued for most states across the country due to anticipated thunderstorms, rainfall, and squalls. According to the Meteorological Department, light clouds are expected to hover over Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad this evening, April 29. A warning has also been issued for Himachal Pradesh, anticipating rainfall between April 28 and 30, and on May 3.
According to the latest weather bulletin from the IMD (India Meteorological Department), the activation of a Western Disturbance and several cyclonic circulations is poised to trigger a spell of heavy rainfall and lightning strikes. Consequently, temperatures are expected to drop by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius due to the rain.
Weather Update – Key Highlights
- Weather Change: Warning of rain, thunderstorms in North India, including Delhi-NCR
- Temperature Drop: Expected fall of 2–4°C due to incoming rainfall
- IMD Alerts Issued: For 27 states across India
- Wind Speed: Strong winds of 40–60 km/h are expected in several regions
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Delhi-NCR Forecast
- Light clouds expected over Delhi, Noida & Ghaziabad this evening (April 29)
- Thunderstorm & heavy rain warning for Delhi on April 29–30 & May 2–4
Cause of Weather Change
- Activation of a Western Disturbance
- Multiple cyclonic circulations triggering heavy rainfall & lightning
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State-wise Rain Alert Schedule
State/Region Alert Period Jammu & Kashmir Apr 29, May 2–4 Himachal Pradesh Apr 29–May 1, May 3–4 Uttarakhand Apr 29–May 4 Punjab, Haryana & Delhi Apr 29–30, May 2–4 Western UP Apr 28–30 Eastern UP Apr 29–May 1 Eastern Rajasthan Apr 28–May 3 Northeast India Apr 29–May 4 Kerala, Tamil Nadu & S. Karnataka Apr 30–May 2
The Meteorological Department has indicated a likelihood of significantly heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunder, lightning, and strong winds (40–60 km/h), across Northeast India during this week. Heavy rainfall is also likely in isolated places across Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Northeast India on several days this week.
IMD Warning for 27 States
The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for numerous states, including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Assam, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.
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मुख्य बिंदु
मध्य भारत के कुछ अलग-अलग स्थानों पर आज, 28 अप्रैल को उष्ण लहर की स्थिति बने रहने की संभावना है और इसके बाद इसमें कमी आएगी।
इस सप्ताह के दौरान पूर्वोत्तर भारत में व्यापक स्तर पर वर्षा के साथ गरज-चमक और 40–60 किमी/घंटा की रफ्तार से तेज हवाएं चलने… pic.twitter.com/ulx06HVKjW
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 28, 2026
Which States Will See Rain, and When?
Jammu & Kashmir: April 27 to 29
हिमाचल Pradesh: April 28 to 30
Rain and Snowfall: April 28 to May 3
Eastern Rajasthan: April 28 to May 3
Punjab & Haryana: April 27 to 30
Western and Eastern UP: April 28 to May 2
Realised Heat Wave Conditions over Met Subdivisions during past 24 hours till 0830 Hrs IST of Today-28th April, 2026
❖ Heat Wave conditions prevailed in few places of Vidarbha and in isolated pockets of Himachal Pradesh, West Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, East Madhya Pradesh and… pic.twitter.com/yxCBcMqKKJ
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 28, 2026
– According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir on April 29, as well as between May 2 and May 4.
– An alert regarding rainfall has been issued for Himachal Pradesh for the period from April 29 to May 1, and again on May 3 and May 4. – Regarding Uttarakhand, an alert has been issued for thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds during the period from April 29 to May 4.
– A warning for heavy rainfall and storms has been issued for Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi for the periods of April 29–30 and May 2–4.
– Rain is likely in Western Uttar Pradesh during April 28–30, and in Eastern Uttar Pradesh during April 29–May 1.
– Northeast India: Continuous heavy rainfall is anticipated in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura from April 29 to May 4.
– South India: Heavy rainfall is expected in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and South Karnataka during the period from April 30 to May 2.
– A warning for rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning has been issued for Western UP until April 30, and for Eastern UP between April 29 and May 1.
