Overview

• Delhi experienced a scorching day on April 18 with a maximum temperature of 41°C, 4.2°C above normal, and air quality deteriorating to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 219.
• IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning, and dust storms in Delhi on April 19, with winds gusting up to 60 kmph, bringing a potential 2–4°C drop in temperatures after April 19.
• Bengaluru remains under a yellow alert as heavy rains cause waterlogging and traffic disruptions; moderate rainfall is expected to continue until April 20.
• Hyderabad also faces yellow alerts with light to moderate rain and gusty winds predicted, while several districts recorded temperatures exceeding 41°C earlier in the week.
• Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh are on high alert for isolated heavy rainfall and snowfall, reflecting the variability of India's early summer weather patterns.