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Rains and Storms Bring Relief to India’s Heatwave-Affected Regions

Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai experience cooling rains and thunderstorms, while alerts remain for disruptions and variable weather across northern and southern states.

Light to moderate rain or snowfall is expected over parts of the mid-hill and high-hill areas of Himachal Pradesh, with isolated heavy spells likely, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) office in Shimla. (HT File)
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Many parts of Kashmir on Friday witnessed fresh rainfall as the MeT has predicted heavy to moderate rainfall till Sunday evening. (AP File)
On Friday evening, rain and gusty winds swept across parts of Delhi, bringing some respite from the heat. (File)

Overview

  • Delhi saw light rains and thunderstorms on April 18, bringing relief from a 41°C heatwave, with air quality improving from 'poor' to 'moderate'.
  • The Meteorological Department (IMD) issued yellow alerts for Bengaluru and Hyderabad, predicting continued rain and gusty winds through April 20.
  • Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh are experiencing heavy rainfall and snowfall due to an active western disturbance, with warnings of transport disruptions and landslides.
  • Chennai is forecast to see light to moderate rainfall until April 21, attributed to a Bay of Bengal depression, while Mumbai remains dry under overcast skies.
  • Variable weather conditions, including storms and gusty winds, continue to impact daily life and infrastructure in several regions, with ongoing IMD alerts for safety and preparedness.