India weather update: IMD indicates that there will be sporadic rainfall in many states, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Delhi; thunderstorms may occur in Northwest India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a period of sporadic rainfall in Northwest India beginning tomorrow and continuing till April 21. The precipitation is expected to be accompanied by hail, gusty winds, and thunderstorms, according to their most recent bulletin. Light to moderate rainfall is predicted for Northeast India starting today, April 17.
Northwest India may be affected by a fresh Western Disturbance that begins on April 18. As a result, there may be widespread light to moderate precipitation or snowfall along with thunderstorms, lightning, and wind gusts of 30 to 40 kmph. Up to April 21st, 2024, these circumstances are predicted to have an impact on the following regions: Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Gilgit, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and Baltistan.
It is anticipated that West Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Delhi, Chandigarh, and Haryana may get sporadic rainfall. Along with lightning, thunderstorms, and strong gusts of between 30 and 40 kmph, the IMD has also forecasted these weather conditions starting on Thursday and continuing through April 20.
Strong surface winds are also expected across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Haryana on Wednesday, according to IMD’s prediction. From April 18 to April 19, isolated hailstorm activity is predicted in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Muzaffarabad, Ladakh, Baltistan, Gilgit, and Jammu and Kashmir.
As a result of a Western Disturbance that is expected to move from Northwest to Northeast India from tomorrow to April 21st, 2024, Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh are expected to have quite widespread mild rainfall or snowfall, along with lightning and thunderstorms.
Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh are expected to see significant rains today and on April 19.
Watching the temperature:
The maximum temperature in Central India is expected to climb by 2-4°C today, and there won’t be any significant changes after that. It is probable that Maharashtra and East India will continue to exhibit this trend until April 19. The IMD does not warn of any major changes to the maximum temperature for the remainder of India.
