Barmer records 46 degrees, Dust storms & thunderstorms expected across India

On April 28, Barmer in western Rajasthan recorded the highest temperature at 46.4 degrees Celsius. Hot winds continued across Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, western Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said no relief is likely today either.

From April 29 to 30, dust storms are expected in different parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. On May 1, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi may see dust storms along with strong winds. Rajasthan is likely to face similar conditions on May 1 and 2.

Weather remained dry in most parts of North India over the past few days. A new western disturbance is forecast to become active from May 2. Light rain, lightning, and strong winds up to 40 km/h are expected in the western Himalayan areas and plains of northwest India between April 30 and May 4.

In Uttarakhand, weather changed in the hill districts, but the plains stayed hot and dry. The Meteorological Center in Dehradun said the state would remain dry today, with strong surface winds predicted for the plains.

In Delhi-NCR, strong surface winds are blowing. Rain and thunderstorms are likely from this evening, bringing relief to people suffering from hot winds. The maximum temperature may drop from 40°C to 38°C. The minimum temperature will likely stay around 25°C.

Northeast India

Cyclonic circulation and a wind trough continue over parts of the country. Light rain and thunderstorms are expected in Northeast India for the next five days, with stormy winds up to 60 km/h.

Today, Assam and Meghalaya are forecast to see rain with winds up to 70 km/h. Heavy rain is likely in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam, and Meghalaya, with some places receiving over 115 mm of rainfall.

Rain forecast for east and central India

Light to moderate rain, lightning, and gusty winds up to 60 km/h are likely over eastern India, eastern Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh from April 29 to May 2. Odisha may experience hailstorms today and heavy rain between April 29 and May 1, with rainfall of over 115 mm in some areas.

Southern states 

Light to moderate rain, lightning, and winds up to 50 km/h are likely over Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Telangana, Rayalaseema, Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal during the next week.

North Interior Karnataka may see showers with winds up to 60 km/h from April 29 to May 2. Hailstorms are possible there on April 30 and May 1.

The IMD said no major change in maximum temperature is expected over North-West India for the next three days. A drop of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius is possible in the following days.

In Central India, maximum temperatures may rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next three days. Maharashtra will see no major change for the next five days, but a fall of 2 to 3 degrees is likely over the next two days. Gujarat may see a gradual rise of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius over the next four days.

Heatwave alerts

Hot winds will continue today in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, western Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Saurashtra, and Kutch.

Parts of western Rajasthan faced heatwave conditions yesterday. The IMD advised people to stay indoors during the day, wear light-colored cotton clothes, and cover their heads with a cloth, hat, or umbrella.

Hot and humid weather will also persist today in isolated pockets of Gujarat, Marathwada, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, and Mahe.

Rain and thunderstorms recorded

On April 28, isolated places in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Kerala, Mahe, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, east Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal recorded rain or thundershowers.

Shillong recorded 4 cm of rain, Silchar 3 cm, Tezpur and Barapani 2 cm each. Lengpui in Mizoram recorded 3 cm, while Kailashahar and Agartala in Tripura saw 3 cm and 2 cm respectively. Kochi and Kottayam in Kerala recorded 2 cm each.

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