IMD predicts widespread rain in several states on April 6-7
What's the story
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several states in India on April 6 and 7. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Tuesday, predicting thunderstorms and strong winds. Gurgaon, South Delhi, Faridabad, and Noida are likely to witness rainfall on the night of April 6.
Weather pattern
Rainfall activity in northwest India on April 6
Two back-to-back western disturbances are expected to bring widespread rain in northwest India this week. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are likely to witness isolated light-to-moderate rainfall with thunderstorms on April 6. Punjab and Rajasthan may also receive isolated rains with thunderstorms, while Uttar Pradesh is likely to see light rain with thunderstorms.
Nationwide impact
Rainfall in other parts of the country on April 6
Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal are likely to receive isolated light-to-moderate rain with thunderstorms. In Central India, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh may witness isolated light rain with thunderstorms. South India states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, and Karnataka are also on alert for isolated light-to-moderate rains accompanied by thunderstorms.
Upcoming conditions
Rainfall activity in northwest India on April 7
On April 7, rainfall activity is expected to increase in northwest India. Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand may receive widespread light-to-moderate rain with thunderstorms. Other states likely to witness scattered rains include Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi. In South India, Tamil Nadu and Kerala will continue to experience isolated rains with thunderstorms on this day.