Heatwave Alert in UP, Delhi Temp to Rise by 5 Degrees, Heavy Rain in Bengal

The IMD has issued a severe heatwave warning for North and Central India, with Delhi's temperature expected to rise by 5 degrees. While UP faces heatwave conditions, heavy rain and hailstorms are predicted for West Bengal and Northeast India over the coming days.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the intensity of heat is set to increase across Central and North India in the coming days. According to the IMD, the temperature in the national capital, Delhi, could surge by up to 5 degrees Celsius within the next two days. Simultaneously, a heatwave alert has been issued for several locations in Uttar Pradesh, while on Saturday, Wardha in Maharashtra and Rajnandgaon in Uttar Pradesh were recorded as the hottest cities in the country.

Heatwave Forecast and Regional Temperature Trends

According to the IMD forecast, warm and humid weather is likely to prevail along the country's eastern coast this week. In East Uttar Pradesh, heatwave conditions are expected from today, April 19, until April 20. East Rajasthan and Odisha are likely to experience heatwaves from April 19 to 22, while West Rajasthan may face similar conditions on April 21 and 22. East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Vidarbha will remain under the influence of a heatwave today and tomorrow. Jharkhand is expected to witness heatwave conditions on April 20 and 21.

Temperature Fluctuations and Specific Alerts

Regarding maximum temperature warnings, the eastern parts of the country will see a rise of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius from today until April 21, with no significant changes thereafter. In Maharashtra, no major change in maximum temperature is expected until April 19, after which it may drop by 2 to 3 degrees. No significant changes are anticipated in the remaining parts of the country. Today, heatwave conditions are likely in East Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh, while warm night conditions are expected in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Coastal Karnataka will experience warm and humid weather.

Heavy Rainfall and Hailstorm Warnings

The weather department has also issued alerts for heavy rainfall in several states. Arunachal Pradesh is expected to receive heavy rain from April 19 to 21, while Assam and Meghalaya will see heavy downpours today, tomorrow, and on April 21. West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to experience heavy rain today and tomorrow. Today, heavy rainfall is predicted for Assam, Meghalaya, Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir. Hailstorms are also possible in Jammu and Kashmir, Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra, and North Interior Karnataka. Plus, storms and lightning are expected in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada.

Weather Forecast for Tomorrow

Tomorrow, April 20, heavy rainfall is expected in Arunachal Pradesh and West Bengal. A hailstorm is likely in Karnataka tomorrow. Storms and lightning may occur in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Northeast India, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana. Warm and humid weather will persist in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka tomorrow. Heatwave conditions are expected in East Rajasthan, East Madhya Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, while warm nights will continue in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.