With the departure of the Western Disturbance, temperatures in northwest and central India have begun to climb. Even the capital city, Delhi, is likely to experience heatwave conditions soon. Several states are already witnessing rising temperatures. The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for several regions. Let's explore the weather forecast for the entire country.
Heatwave Conditions in Various States
According to Skymet, a weather forecasting agency, no active weather systems are expected in the mountains for the next two days. Throughout this period, clear skies and dry conditions will slowly accumulate heat, increasing temperatures. Within the next 3 to 4 days, rising temperatures are expected in northwest and central India. On April 15th, certain areas in western Rajasthan may experience a heatwave, and from April 16th to 18th, severe heatwave conditions are possible in numerous parts of this region.
Rain Likely in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Other States
A heatwave may also affect Telangana, western Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Gujarat on April 14th and 15th. Expect heatwave conditions in Punjab and Haryana between April 16th and 18th. Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall is projected for Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Karnataka, Rayalaseema, southern Chhattisgarh, and northeastern India may also experience light showers.
Weather Update for Delhi
Source: aajtak
Focusing on Delhi's weather, today, being Tuesday, strong surface winds are expected throughout the day. The minimum temperature may settle at around 23°C while the maximum could reach up to 38°C. Tomorrow (April 16th), the temperature could touch the 40°C mark again, and a further rise in temperature is anticipated over the coming days.