While most parts of India are reeling under the scorching sun, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall along with thunderstorms in several parts of the country today. As per their latest weather forecast, rainfall is expected in several parts of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and some Northeastern states. Amid this respite, heatwaves will continue to torment states like West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Rainfall To Bring Respite In Several States, Predicts IMD
Amid the soaring temperatures, IMD has forecasted a respite in several Indian states. According to their X (formerly Twitter) posts, IMD has predicted rainfall and even thunderstorms in various parts of India which is likely to bring down the heat in these regions. As per their forecast, light rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in the Northeastern States like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur along with Jammu and Kashmir today.
Moderate to severe Thunderstorms with lightning/ Hail (wind speed up to 50 kmph) and light to moderate rainfall is likely over Madhya Pradesh (Betul, Jabalpur/ AP/ Bhedaghat, Narsinghpur, Mandla/ Kanha, Dindori & Shahdol) and Vidarbha region of Maharashtra in next 3 hours. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/74S3gytHbn
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 28, 2024
There is also a prediction of rainfall and lighting in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Also, intermittent rain with thunderstorms and hail lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday morning and is likely to continue till tomorrow. This comes after the state received fresh snowfall on Saturday. This has caused the temperature to go down significantly in Himachal Pradesh. It also led to the closure of around 60 roads like Atal Tunnel-Rohtang Pass, Gramphu-Losar, and Darcha-Sarchu.
Convective clouds are persisting with the possibility of light to moderate spell of rainfall at many places accompanied with isolated thunderstroms, lightning and gusty winds over Northeastern States (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, east Meghalaya, Nagaland and Manipur) and 1/2 pic.twitter.com/EieBsV0GwW
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 28, 2024
Seeing this, IMD predicted an ‘orange warning’ for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Himachal Pradesh. They have forecasted hail and gusty winds at isolated places on Monday and Tuesday as well.
Heatwaves Continues To Haunt Several Parts Of India
While weather change and rainfall have brought respite to some states, heat waves and high temperatures continue to torment other Indian regions, as per IMD. On Sunday, a ‘red alert’ for heatwave for Odisha and West Bengal; an ‘orange alert’ for Bihar and Jharkhand; and a ‘yellow alert’ for eastern Uttar Pradesh and northern parts of Kerala was issued.
Maximum temperatures reported (≥40°C) at 1730 hrs IST of today, the 27th April 2024: pic.twitter.com/f0S1MK5a0y
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 27, 2024
They have further mentioned that these conditions are likely to get more severe. The maximum temperature in Bengal and Odisha will also rise due to the prevailing hot and humid conditions.
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