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India Faces Severe Weather Alerts with Heatwaves, Hailstorms, and Heavy Rainfall

The IMD forecasts above-normal temperatures and multi-hazard weather conditions across several states, with impacts expected to persist through early April.

The RMC has forecasted light thunderstorms and lightning with moderate rainfall over the next few days over isolated areas of Chennai. (Representative)
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Overview

  • The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alerts for hailstorms and strong winds in Madhya Pradesh, affecting multiple districts on April 3.
  • Heatwave warnings are in effect for Gujarat, with temperatures expected to rise significantly in the coming days.
  • Southern states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, are experiencing thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, predicted to continue until April 6.
  • Cyclonic circulation and trough systems are driving thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in central and southern India, including Karnataka, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh.
  • The IMD confirms an exceptionally hot summer ahead, with above-normal temperatures and more heatwave days likely across most parts of the country from April to June.