Weather Warning

India is witnessing a sharp weather contrast, with heatwave conditions gripping parts of central and western regions while rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds bring relief to north and eastern states

Light rain and thunderstorms bring relief across North India, lowering temperatures by up to 5°C; IMD forecasts more showers nationwide

The scorching heat, which has been slowly but steadily gripping northern states, showed no signs of abating, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) released detailed guidelines and advisories on how to combat and survive heatwaves on Saturday, with Delhi logging its hottest day of the season, so far. Temperatures in several regions have been significantly above normal - by five degrees Celsius or more - indicating a developing heat stress scenario across parts of the country, according to the IMD. Meanwhile, India's peak power demand hit a record high of 252.07 GW on Friday following an intensifying heat wave, which pushed up the use of cooling devices like air conditioners and desert coolers, according to the latest power ministry data. The previous record high of 250 GW peak power demand was recorded in May 2024. Isolated areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and central India are expected to experience ..

According to the IMD bulletin, heatwave conditions are very likely in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh till April 26

IMD warns of intensifying heatwave conditions across several states, with temperatures expected to cross 40 degrees Celsius in many regions

Heatwave conditions are very likely over large parts of central and northern India, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha, along with Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi

IMD forecasts heatwave in North India and rainfall in other regions, with temperatures rising in northwest India, while Delhi is likely to see partly cloudy skies today

IMD flags rising temperatures and heatwave conditions across central and southern regions, while several states brace for rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning

IMD flags rising temperatures across India with heatwave alerts in several states, even as parts of northeast, northwest and south gear up for rainfall and thunderstorms in coming days

After recent showers, temperatures are set to climb across regions, with IMD warning of heatwave conditions in parts of central and eastern India even as rainfall persists in some states

Rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds have lowered temperatures across India. IMD forecasts continued weather activity across regions

IMD has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several regions, and issued a yellow alert for the national capital

Fresh spell of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to impact several regions, including north and central India. Delhi may see light showers and cloudy skies with temperatures staying comfortable

Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds likely across several regions as IMD flags weather activity, while parts of India continue to face heat and humidity

Light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are set to impact north and northeast India, with thundersqualls forecast in plains and temperature fluctuations expected across regions

IMD forecasts scattered rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several regions, even as temperatures are set to rise gradually

Multiple weather systems have triggered rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across India, even as IMD forecasts a gradual rise in maximum temperatures in the coming days

The weather department has forecast continued rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning across several parts of the country over the next few days

IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of India, with light drizzle expected in Delhi, as temperatures fluctuate across regions

The weather department has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and the possibility of hailstorms in Delhi over the next two days