IMD Predicts Heatwave Across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, West Rajasthan and Nearby Areas
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heatwave conditions for several parts of north and northwest India today, including Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttar Pradesh and West Rajasthan. Hot and humid weather is also likely during the day in parts of Konkan and Goa, as well as Odisha.
At the same time, the weather office has warned of heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Coastal Karnataka and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. Rain is also likely over parts of Bihar, Interior Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe, Konkan, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Telangana and several areas of northeast India over the next two to three days.
The IMD has also predicted thunder squalls in Bihar and Gangetic West Bengal today. Thunderstorms and lightning are likely in multiple regions, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Puducherry.
The forecast highlights a sharp weather contrast across the country, with severe heat in the north and widespread rain and storm activity in the east, northeast and southern regions. Authorities and residents in affected areas may need to stay alert for changing conditions, including high temperatures, humidity, heavy downpours, lightning and squally winds.
The weather department’s advisory suggests continued instability in several regions, with rainfall expected to bring relief in some areas while heatwave conditions remain a concern elsewhere. In states facing thunderstorms, lightning and squalls, people are advised to remain cautious, especially during outdoor travel and farm-related activities.
Overall, the IMD forecast points to a mix of extreme heat, humid conditions and rain-bearing systems across India, affecting a wide range of states and union territories over the coming days.
