Intense Heatwave to Intensify in North India, While South and East India Expect Rainfall. Delhi-NCR Temperature Reaches 39 Degrees, Heatwave Alert Issued for Rajasthan. IMD Issues Warning.
Weather Update: As April progresses, the impact of the heat is intensifying. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted higher temperatures and frequent heatwaves this year. Many parts of North India will experience scorching heat in the coming days, while South and East India are likely to see rainfall. The IMD has issued warnings for some states, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and hail. While no heatwave alert has been issued for Delhi-NCR yet, the weather may change in the coming days.
Heatwave Alert for Rajasthan, UP, Haryana
States like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh are expected to see a sharp increase in temperature within the next week. A heatwave alert has been issued for Saurashtra and Kutch until April 8th. The heatwave will affect Rajasthan from April 6th to 9th and Punjab-Haryana from April 7th to 9th. The temperature in Barmer, Rajasthan, has crossed 40 degrees Celsius and is expected to rise further in the coming days.
IMD Prediction: Severe Heatwave from April to June
IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has stated that temperatures will remain above normal from April to June this year, with frequent heatwave occurrences. Delhi recently recorded its hottest day of the season, with the temperature reaching 39 degrees Celsius, while it exceeded 40 degrees in the Ridge area.
Delhi-NCR Shows Signs of Scorching Heat
According to the Meteorological Department, Delhi-NCR will experience the effects of intense heat next week. On Friday, the minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 18.8 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is expected to be around 39 degrees. Strong winds are expected during the day, while the Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the poor category.
Mercury Soars Above 42 in Rajasthan, Heatwave Continues
Temperatures are rapidly rising in Rajasthan, and the Meteorological Department has warned of hot winds in many parts of the state in the coming days. According to the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, the maximum temperature in most parts of the state is currently between 38 and 42 degrees Celsius, which is 2-4 degrees above normal. Barmer recorded the highest temperature of 42.4 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours. The weather will remain mainly dry in the coming days.
Possibility of Rainfall in South India
The Meteorological Department has predicted rainfall in parts of South India. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Puducherry. The impact of cyclonic winds continues in Kerala, which may cause rainfall for the next few days. Due to the formation of cyclonic effects in West Bengal and Bangladesh, there is a possibility of rain with b winds. Winds of 30-40 km/h may occur in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana until April 6th.
Changing Weather in MP, Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Jharkhand are also showing signs of changing weather. Upper air cyclonic circulation persists over West Bengal and Southwest Madhya Pradesh, leading to a possibility of rain and showers with thunderstorms. Hail is possible in parts of Karnataka, West Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana. Strong winds of 40-50 km/h are possible in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
What will the weather be like in the next few days?
North India: Temperatures will increase; heatwave conditions in Rajasthan, Haryana, and UP.
Delhi-NCR: Scorching heat will continue; temperatures may reach 39-40 degrees.
South India: Chances of rain in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
East India: Possibility of thunderstorms and rain in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Central India: Weather will change in MP and Chhattisgarh; light rain possible.
