IMD forecasts heatwave, rainfall, thunderstorms in different parts of India
What's the story
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a mixed bag of weather conditions across India in the coming week. While some regions are likely to witness a rise in temperatures and heatwaves, others are expected to receive rainfall with thunderstorms. The IMD has forecast heatwave conditions very likely over Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.
Weather update
Warm nights likely in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand
The IMD has also predicted hot and humid weather conditions in isolated pockets of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, coastal Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam. Warm night conditions are very likely over Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. The weather department has forecasted a gradual rise of 3-5 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi.
Precipitation forecast
Rainfall, thunderstorms likely in northern and northeastern states
Despite the heatwave conditions, rainfall and thunderstorms are likely over large parts of the country. Light to moderate rainfall or snowfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30-50km/h) is likely over Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad. The northeastern states, such as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, will also see rainfall activity during this period.
Regional forecast
Similar weather conditions expected in central and southern India
Central India, including Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, is also likely to witness rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Southern India will see similar weather conditions over Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Kerala, and Mahe. For Sunday, the IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies over Delhi with no major weather alerts in place.
Temperature update
Maximum temperature in Delhi to reach 41 degrees Celsius
The maximum temperature in Delhi is likely to be between 39 degrees Celsius and 41 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be between 20 degrees Celsius and 22 degrees Celsius. Earlier this week, heavy rainfall provided relief from scorching heat and rising summer temperatures in several parts of the national capital.