Weather Update – Heavy Rain Alert with Thunderstorms in 17 States

vipin kumar 3 min read

New Delhi: The month of April holds significant importance in terms of weather transitions. In fact, this year—spanning from March right up to today, April 2nd—temperatures have already risen to levels high enough to cause people to break into a sweat. Across North India, this sudden surge in temperatures has begun to take a toll on the pace of daily life.

In the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kashmir, snowfall has led to a drop in temperatures, causing inconvenience to residents. Meanwhile, in Delhi-NCR and Western Uttar Pradesh, scorching sunshine has prevailed since early morning. Although light clouds were present during the morning hours, the sun’s intensity steadily increased as the day progressed.

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On the other hand, the activity of a Western Disturbance could also create challenging conditions, leading to expectations of rainfall in several areas. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of heavy rainfall across various states of the country. Read on below for detailed information regarding the specific weather conditions expected in different regions.

Warning for Heavy Rainfall in These States

According to the Meteorological Department, a warning for light to moderate rainfall has been issued for North India between April 2 and April 5, 2026. Additionally, an alert has been issued for the possibility of hailstorms accompanied by strong winds on April 3 and 4.

According to the IMD, alerts have been issued for rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Furthermore, the Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall—accompanied by lightning and thunder—in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Western Uttar Pradesh.

Risk of Hailstorms in These Areas

According to the IMD, a rain alert—accompanied by strong winds—has been issued for the states of Central India, valid until April 6. Alerts regarding the possibility of hailstorms have also been issued for several specific locations. Similarly, alerts for thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate rainfall have been issued for Northeast and East India.

According to the IMD, day temperatures in Northwest India are expected to remain at or below normal levels until April 6. In several parts of the country, strong winds with speeds ranging from 50 to 80 kilometres per hour may be recorded. Delhi’s Weather

According to the Meteorological Department, the weather in Delhi appears to be undergoing a change once again. As per the IMD, an alert has been issued for Delhi regarding light rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and hailstorms on April 3 and 4. An alert has also been issued regarding the prevalence of strong winds during this period.

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Weather Outlook for UP

Under the influence of a Western Disturbance, the weather in Uttar Pradesh is set to change once again. There is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall in Uttar Pradesh from April 3 to 5, while an alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for April 4 and 5. The IMD has forecast strong winds blowing at speeds ranging from 50 to 70 kilometres per hour. Additionally, an alert for hailstorms has been issued for several locations.

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Vipin Kumar is An experienced journalist with 8 years in the media industry, having worked with prominent news platforms including Dainik Jagran and News24. Currently serving at Timesbull.com for almost…