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5mo ago

India Faces Intensifying Heatwave and Severe Weather Alerts

Northwest India braces for extreme heat while southern and northeastern states prepare for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

Weather: Authorities have urged Delhi residents to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours.
A yellow alert has been sounded for 18 Karnataka districts on Monday. (PTI)
People cool off on a sunny afternoon at a water park in Noida’s GIP Mall. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
People resting under tree shade at Kartavya Path lawns in the afternoon in Delhi on Saturday, April 12.

Overview

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts severe heatwave conditions in Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, and other parts of Northwest India, with temperatures rising 3-5°C above normal this week.
  • Western Rajasthan is expected to experience extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 45-46°C in some areas starting April 15-16.
  • Delhi-NCR is under heatwave alerts with maximum temperatures predicted to rise to 40-42°C by midweek following the dissipation of a cyclonic circulation.
  • Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are forecast for Karnataka, Maharashtra, and northeastern states like Assam and Meghalaya over the next several days.
  • Mumbai continues to experience moderated temperatures due to coastal winds, with highs around 33-36°C, while Bengaluru and surrounding regions face yellow alerts for storms and rain.