Weather Update: Rain Alert in Delhi, Snowfall Forecast for J&K and Himachal

Amidst the scorching heat in North India, including Delhi, the weather is set to take a turn. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), residents in Delhi may get relief from the heat in the next 48 hours. A rain forecast has been issued for April 28, while a Yellow Alert is in place for April 29. On Tuesday, the national capital's maximum temperature is expected to hover around 42 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 27 degrees Celsius.

Current Temperature Trends in Delhi

3 degrees above normal. Temperatures in Palam and Lodhi Road also stayed above 42°C. 2°C. These figures are 3 to 4 degrees higher than the seasonal average. Mahesh Palawat, a weather expert at Skymet, stated that a strong cyclonic system has formed over North-Western Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, moving gradually towards the North-East. Its impact will be visible in Delhi and surrounding areas until April 30.

Alerts for Hilly Regions and North India

The weather pattern is also shifting in other northern states. An alert for rain, snowfall, and hailstorms has been issued for Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on April 28. On top of that, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi are likely to experience strong winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph. Between April 28 and May 1, temperatures across North-West India are expected to drop by 3-5 degrees Celsius, providing much-needed relief from the heatwave.

Forecast for Central, Eastern, and Southern India

Thunderstorms and rain are expected to continue in Eastern and Central India. States including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Odisha will witness the impact of strong winds and rainfall. In South India, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry are likely to see thunderstorms, rain, and gusty winds between April 28 and May 1, with hailstorms predicted in some areas.

Heavy Rainfall Warning for North-East India

In North-East India, states such as Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are expected to experience thunderstorms and rain with wind speeds of 30-50 kmph. The IMD has also issued a heavy rainfall alert for several areas in these states, while while some regions may still face heatwaves and humidity, the situation is expected to improve Importantly following the rainfall.