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Rain, thunderstorms cool North India as heatwave persists in other regions

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

Rain, thunderstorms cool North India as heatwave persists in other regions
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

Rain, storms bring relief in North India; IMD forecasts more showers ahead

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

Rain, storms bring relief in North India; IMD forecasts more showers ahead
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

Heatwaves, warm nights sear northern states; power demand hits record high

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 ..

Heatwaves, warm nights sear northern states; power demand hits record high
Updated On : 25 Apr 2026 | 10:14 PM IST

Hot & humid days ahead: IMD warns of heatwave across India till Apr 26

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

Hot & humid days ahead: IMD warns of heatwave across India till Apr 26
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 7:19 AM IST

IMD issues heatwave alert as temperatures cross 40°C across India

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

IMD issues heatwave alert as temperatures cross 40°C across India
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

IMD issues heatwave alert for Delhi, UP as mercury set to cross 40°C

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 issues heatwave alert for Delhi, UP as mercury set to cross 40°C
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 8:07 AM IST

IMD sounds heatwave alert in North, rainfall warnings for Northeast

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 sounds heatwave alert in North, rainfall warnings for Northeast
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 7:40 AM IST

IMD forecasts more heatwave days as temperatures set to cross 40°C

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

IMD forecasts more heatwave days as temperatures set to cross 40°C
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

Mercury set to rise across India; temperatures in Delhi may hit 40°C

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

Mercury set to rise across India; temperatures in Delhi may hit 40°C
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 7:09 AM IST

Temperatures set to rise across India as IMD issues heatwave alerts

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

Temperatures set to rise across India as IMD issues heatwave alerts
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

India sees temperature drop as rain, gusty winds sweep across regions

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

India sees temperature drop as rain, gusty winds sweep across regions
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 7:17 AM IST

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi

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

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

IMD forecasts rain, gusty winds across India; Delhi to remain cloudy

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

IMD forecasts rain, gusty winds across India; Delhi to remain cloudy
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi

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

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 8:11 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms to lash North India; strong winds likely in Delhi

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

Rain, thunderstorms to lash North India; strong winds likely in Delhi
Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, and rising temperatures across India

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

IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, and rising temperatures across India
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 8:53 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms hit large parts of India; temperatures set to rise: IMD

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

Rain, thunderstorms hit large parts of India; temperatures set to rise: IMD
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

IMD issues alerts as rain, storms hit large parts of India including Delhi

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

IMD issues alerts as rain, storms hit large parts of India including Delhi
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India; light drizzle likely in Delhi

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

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India; light drizzle likely in Delhi
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

Delhi wakes up to rain, thunderstorms, temperatures likely to drop

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

Delhi wakes up to rain, thunderstorms, temperatures likely to drop
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 8:49 AM IST