Delhi and several parts of north India are witnessing changing weather conditions, with heatwave conditions continuing in many plains while rainfall activity is expected in hill states and southern regions over the next 24 hours.
According to the weather department, Delhi-NCR and nearby areas including Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad may witness partly cloudy skies on Thursday, although the possibility of heavy rainfall remains low. Temperatures are expected to remain between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius. Strong sunshine and humidity are likely during the day, while light cool winds in the evening may provide some relief.
Heat conditions are expected to continue across most parts of Uttar Pradesh. Temperatures in cities including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj and Agra may reach around 40 degrees Celsius. Light cloud cover may appear in western Uttar Pradesh, but there are no b indications of rainfall. Hot winds may affect eastern parts of the state.
Rajasthan is expected to witness intensified heat conditions, with temperatures in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Barmer likely to reach 42 degrees Celsius. Dusty winds may also occur in some areas. The weather department has advised people to avoid going outdoors during afternoon hours.
Punjab and Haryana are also likely to experience b sunshine and hot winds. Temperatures in cities including Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana and Hisar may remain between 39 and 41 degrees Celsius. Farmers have been advised to avoid working in fields during afternoon hours.
Weather conditions remain comparatively pleasant in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Light rainfall or drizzle may occur in areas including Dehradun, Nainital, Shimla and Manali. Higher-altitude regions may witness b winds along with a drop in temperature.
Madhya Pradesh is expected to experience mixed weather conditions. Cities including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior and Jabalpur are likely to witness intense heat during the day, while light drizzle may occur in some areas during the evening.
In Gujarat, temperatures in cities including Ahmedabad and Rajkot may reach 41 degrees Celsius, while humidity levels are expected to rise in coastal areas. Maharashtra is likely to witness humid conditions in Mumbai and intense heat in Nagpur. Some areas may receive light rainfall during evening hours.
Pre-monsoon activity has intensified in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad may witness light to moderate rainfall at several locations along with cloud movement. Coastal areas of Kerala and Karnataka may receive rain accompanied by thunder and lightning.
