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Severe heatwave in north and central India, while southern and northeastern states brace for rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.
Key Highlights:
Heatwave in Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh on April 9.
Heavy rain in Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh till April 12.
Thunderstorms are likely in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.
Delhi to see cloudy skies, thunder, and rain from April 10.
Bay of Bengal system may weaken; relief from heat after April 11.
India is currently witnessing a mix of weather conditions, including extreme heat in the north and central regions, while southern and northeastern states are expected to get rain and thunderstorms. The latest weather forecast brings important updates for several states.
Parts of northern and central India are facing intense heat. Heatwave conditions are likely in Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Punjab and Haryana. Temperatures are soaring up to 41°C in some areas, with warm nights adding to the discomfort.
West Rajasthan: Severe heatwave
East Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana: Isolated heatwave
Gujarat, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh: Heatwave
West Uttar Pradesh: Heatwave
Himachal Pradesh: Isolated heatwave
West Madhya Pradesh, Marathwada: Warm night conditions
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Konkan & Goa: Hot and humid weather
Southern and northeastern states will see rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds due to active weather systems.
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal: Thunderstorms, rain, and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) – April 9
Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: Light to moderate rain with thunder – April 9
Kerala & Mahe: Rain, gusty winds, and lightning – April 9
East & Northeast India: Scattered thunderstorms and rain – April 9 to 12
Assam & Meghalaya: Heavy rainfall – April 9–10
Arunachal Pradesh: Heavy rainfall – April 10
Bihar: Isolated hailstorm – April 9
A well-marked low-pressure area lies over the southwest Bay of Bengal. It may move north-northwest and then weaken. This system, along with a trough from Uttar Pradesh to Bangladesh and cyclonic circulation over Madhya Maharashtra, is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to several eastern and southern states.
A western disturbance in the mid-troposphere is likely to affect the western Himalayan region and northwest plains. Another trough is active from West Rajasthan to Vidarbha, increasing instability.
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan: Scattered rain, thunderstorms – April 9–11
Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand: Scattered rainfall – April 9–11
Punjab, Haryana & Northwest Plains: Isolated rain – April 10
Jammu & Kashmir: Isolated hailstorm – April 9
Temperatures will remain high across northwest, central, and western India for the next 2 days. However, a 2–4°C drop is expected after April 11, offering slight relief from the heatwave.
Northwest India: No change for 2 days; then a drop of 2–4°C
Central India: Stable for 3 days; then a drop of 2–3°C
Gujarat & Maharashtra: No major change expected
Delhi-NCR is under a heatwave alert on April 9, with temperatures reaching up to 41°C. Cloudy weather with chances of thunderstorms and light rain is expected on April 10 and 11.
Date | Weather | Max Temp (°C) | Min Temp (°C) | Wind (Direction/Speed) |
Apr 9 | Clear to partly cloudy | 39–41 | 22–24 | SE, 10–18 kmph |
Apr 10 | Cloudy, thunderstorms | 38–40 | 22–24 | SE to E, 10–20 kmph |
Apr 11 | Cloudy, light rain likely | 36–38 | 20–22 | E to SE, 8–18 kmph |
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India will face both extreme heat and scattered rainfall in the coming days. While the northern and central parts of the country deal with heatwave conditions, southern and northeastern states will receive rain and thunderstorms. A slight dip in temperature is expected by the end of the week, bringing some relief from the ongoing heat.