India Weather Alert: Snowfall in North, Thunderstorms in Central & South, Heatwave in East, and Strong Winds in Delhi

Key Highlights

• Heavy snowfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh; thunderstorms in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh.

• Heatwave warning issued for Odisha, rising temperatures in Gujarat and East India.

• Strong surface winds in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and West Uttar Pradesh.

• Thunderstorms and gusty winds in Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Kerala, and Coastal Karnataka.

• Delhi to witness strong winds and temperatures between 32-37°C during the day, and 15-19°C at night.

Heavy snowfall is expected in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, while thunderstorms with gusty winds may impact Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. A heatwave warning has been issued for Odisha, with rising temperatures in parts of Gujarat and East India.

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Rain & Snow in Northern India

A western disturbance and associated cyclonic circulations over central Pakistan and northeast Assam will bring rain and snowfall to northern and northeastern states.

Regions & Expected Weather (March 28-29):

• Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad – Light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds (40-50 kmph).

• Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand – Thunderstorms and lightning.

• Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim – Scattered to widespread rainfall.

• Arunachal Pradesh – Heavy rainfall and snowfall at isolated places.

Strong Winds in Northwest India

• Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, West Uttar Pradesh – Surface winds (25-35 kmph) on March 28.

• West Rajasthan – Dust-raising winds (20-30 kmph) on March 28.

Rain, Thunderstorms, & Gusty Winds in Central & South India

A north- south trough from north Madhya Maharashtra to north Kerala will bring isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30-50 kmph).

Regions & Expected Weather:

• March 29-30: Madhya Maharashtra, North Interior Karnataka

• March 29: Konkan & Goa

• March 30: Marathwada

• March 28-31: Kerala & Mahe, South Interior Karnataka

• March 30-31: Coastal Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam

Temperature Trends

• Northwest India – Drop by 3-5°C over the next 3 days, followed by a slight rise.

• East India – Rise by 2-3°C over the next 2 days.

• Gujarat – No change initially, then a 2-3°C rise in 3 days.

• Central India – Drop by 2-3°C, then stable.

Heatwave & Hot Weather in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, & Gujarat

IMD has issued a heatwave warning for interior Odisha from March 28 to 30. Hot and humid conditions will prevail in Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam (March 28-29), and Coastal Gujarat (March 29-31).

Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast (March 28-30, 2025)

Delhi will experience strong winds (20-30 kmph) on March 28, which will reduce in the following days. Daytime temperatures will range between 32-37°C, while nights will remain at 15-19°C.

Forecast:

• March 28: Mainly clear, 20-30 kmph winds, 33-35°C (day), 17-19°C (night).

• March 29: Partly cloudy, 16-20 kmph winds, 32-34°C (day), 15-17°C (night).

• March 30: Mainly clear, 10-16 kmph winds, 34-36°C (day), 15-17°C (night).

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CMV360 Says

With snowfall in the north, storms in the south, and a heatwave in Odisha, India’s weather remains unpredictable. Residents should follow IMD warnings and take necessary precautions against strong winds, heavy rain, or extreme heat. Staying informed and prepared will help minimize disruptions and ensure safety in affected areas.