India Braces for Sweltering Heatwave: IMD Predicts Prolonged High Temperatures Across Multiple States; Northeast to Experience Rainfall Relief

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India is gearing up for another round of intense heatwave conditions in several states, as forecasted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The latest weather bulletin from the IMD suggests that heatwave conditions will prevail in parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, Bihar, and west Uttar Pradesh.

According to the weather forecast agency, the northeast will continue to experience rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, offering some relief from the scorching heat.

Northeast India:

In Arunachal Pradesh, rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds (30-40 km/hr) are expected. Scattered rain may occur over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura from April 24 to 29. There is a possibility of heavy rain in Arunachal Pradesh on April 24, 27, and 28.

West Bengal and Sikkim:

Isolated rain, thundershowers, and gusty winds (30-40 km/hr) are likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim between April 24 and 26.

Odisha:

Isolated light rain, thundershowers, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 km/hr) are expected over Odisha on April 24. In Odisha, day temperatures may exceed 40°C between April 25 and 28, causing hot nights.

Northwest India:

A fresh weather disturbance is predicted over northwest India on April 26, bringing light to moderate rainfall/snowfall, thunderstorms, and lightning. There is a possibility of hail in Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad on April 26, and in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on April 27 and 28.

Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan:

Isolated rain, thundershowers, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 km/hr) are predicted over Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi from April 26 to 28. Similar conditions may occur in East Rajasthan on April 26. There is a possibility of hail in Punjab and Haryana on 26 and 27 April.

West and South India:

A strong wind trough from central Maharashtra to Kerala will cause isolated light rain, thundershowers, lightning, and gusty winds (30–50 km/h) over Central Maharashtra and Marathwada on April 24 and 25. Kerala, Mahe, interior Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu may experience light to moderate rain and isolated thunderstorms on April 24.

Temperature updates and predictions:

Maximum temperatures ranged between 42-44°C over Rayalaseema, as well as isolated parts of south coast Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and north Tamil Nadu. Temperatures in parts of Ganga-West Bengal and Sikkim were 3-5°C above normal.

Heatwave and warm nights:

Heatwaves are likely to persist in Gangetic West Bengal and coastal Odisha for the next five days, as well as in isolated parts of Tamil Nadu on April 24, Konkan on April 27, and interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Jharkhand, Bihar, Telangana, west Uttar Pradesh, and coastal Andhra Pradesh from April 24 to 28. And there may be heatwaves in Yanam.

Hot and humid weather:

Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and coastal Karnataka are likely to experience hot and humid weather from April 24 to 28. Similar weather is likely to prevail over Konkan, Goa, Assam, Meghalaya, and Tripura from April 24 to 26.