New Delhi: A severe heatwave has gripped large parts of India, with both northern and southern regions experiencing extreme temperatures that have made daily life difficult. Rising heat levels have forced people to stay indoors as daytime streets remain largely deserted.
In several northern states, temperatures are consistently ranging between 40°C and 45°C, creating intense heatwave conditions. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that a possible weather change is expected in the coming days due to an active western disturbance.
According to the IMD, states such as Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab may witness thunderstorms and rainfall starting Sunday. This shift could bring much-needed relief from the ongoing heatwave, although the impact will not be uniform across all regions.
The weather department has stated that heatwave conditions will continue for the next three to five days across northern and central India. Eastern states are also likely to remain under heatwave stress during this period. Afterward, weather patterns are expected to change with increased rainfall activity in several areas.
In the Himalayan states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir, the western disturbance is expected to bring rainfall and snowfall in higher regions. Plains areas may also experience thunderstorms and light rain.
Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR continues to remain under extreme heatwave conditions, with temperatures reaching up to 43°C. Hot winds have added to public discomfort, with afternoons witnessing near-empty streets as residents avoid stepping outside.
The IMD has clarified that no immediate relief is expected for the next few days, although partial cloud cover and isolated light showers may develop after April 26, potentially bringing a slight dip in temperatures.
In Himachal Pradesh, districts like Kullu, Kangra, Mandi, and Shimla are likely to witness thunderstorms and hailstorms, which could impact agriculture. In Uttarakhand, rainfall and snowfall are expected in higher altitudes, along with lightning alerts in several districts.
Overall, India is currently witnessing highly unstable weather conditions, with heatwave and rainfall patterns coexisting in different regions, making the current weather phase both challenging and unpredictable.
