Overview

• Northwestern states including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana are set to face intense heatwave conditions from April 16 to 18, with temperatures rising to 46°C in some areas.
• Delhi will experience extreme heat, with daytime temperatures expected to reach 42°C by April 17, prompting health advisories for vulnerable populations.
• Hilly regions such as Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand are forecast to see heavy rainfall and hailstorms from April 16 to 20 due to an intense western disturbance.
• Eastern and southern states, including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, are bracing for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds through April 18.
• A weak western disturbance may bring light to moderate storms to eastern Rajasthan on April 17 and 18, offering some relief from the heatwave.