Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh on IMD's orange alert for heavy rains
What's the story
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh today. The weather department has warned of the impact of active Western Disturbances in the coming days. A wet spell is likely to continue across Northwest India this week, with peak activity expected on April 3 and 4.
Weather forecast
Rainfall, thunderstorms likely in North India
The IMD has predicted isolated hailstorms in Jammu and Kashmir on April 3, while Himachal Pradesh may also witness similar weather conditions on April 3 and April 4. The weather office has forecasted scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall with isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over Jammu Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad and Himachal Pradesh on April 3 and 4.
Regional weather
Rainfall expected in these other states
The IMD has predicted isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several states. These include Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh on April 3 and 4. Rajasthan may witness rainfall from April 2 to April 4 and again on April 6. West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to see rainfall till April 2, while Bihar is expected to receive rain on April 6.
Weather update
Rainfall expected in these other states
Jharkhand will likely receive rain on April 1 and 4, while Odisha may see rain until April 4. Gujarat is expected to have rainfall on April 2 and 3, with Rayalaseema experiencing similar weather on April 4. Rain is anticipated in interior Karnataka and Telangana through April 4, and in Kerala on April 3 and 4. The IMD forecasts below-normal temperatures across Northwest India until April 6, with a gradual increase of 2-4°C by April 3.
Delhi forecast
What weather conditions can we expect in Delhi?
In Delhi, residents can expect a partly cloudy sky after heavy rains on Tuesday. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 33-35°C while the minimum temperature is expected to settle around 17-19°C. No weather alerts are expected in the coming week, but fresh wet spells are likely on April 3 and April 4.