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India Faces Heatwaves and Upcoming Rainstorms in a Week of Weather Extremes

Northwestern India braces for severe heat through April 18, while a western disturbance is set to bring heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds to the Himalayas starting April 18.

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As temperatures rise in Delhi-NCR, commuters cover their heads to escape the heat in Sector 38A, in Noida,
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Overview

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heatwave conditions in the northwestern plains, with temperatures reaching 45–46°C in parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh until April 18.
  • Srinagar recorded its hottest April day in nearly 80 years on April 15, with a high of 30.4°C, exceeding the seasonal norm by over 10°C.
  • A western disturbance is expected to impact the Western Himalayan region from April 18 to 20, prompting orange alerts for heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
  • The Telangana government has declared heatwaves and sunstroke as state-specific disasters, offering ₹4 lakh ex gratia to families of victims as part of its relief measures.
  • The IMD predicts above-normal rainfall during the 2025 southwest monsoon season, estimating cumulative rainfall at 105% of the long-period average and ruling out El Niño impacts.