Weather Turns Unsettled: Storms, Heavy Rain Alerts in Several States, While Heat and Humidity Persist Elsewhere

India is set to witness a dynamic spell of weather between April 29 and May 4, with multiple regions experiencing contrasting conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and rainfall will impact several states, while parts of the country may continue to reel under hot and humid conditions.

Rain and Snow Likely in Hill States:

In the northern hills, Jammu & Kashmir is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall and snowfall on April 29 and again between May 2 and 4. Himachal Pradesh may see unsettled weather from April 29 to May 1 and again on May 3–4, while Uttarakhand is likely to witness continuous rain activity from April 29 to May 4.

North India Braces for Storms and Strong Winds:

Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds (30–40 km/h) and rainfall on April 29–30 and again from May 2–4. Rajasthan may face dust storms on April 29, with isolated hailstorm activity possible in some areas. Additionally, strong thundersqualls with wind speeds reaching 50–70 km/h are expected over Punjab and Haryana on April 29.

Northeast India Faces Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall:

Weather conditions in Northeast India will remain highly active over the next four days. States including Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are likely to receive heavy rainfall between April 29 and May 4. Arunachal Pradesh may witness very heavy rainfall between April 30 and May 2, while Assam and Meghalaya are expected to see persistent showers from April 29 to May 3.

Eastern India under Thunderstorm and Hail Alert:

West Bengal and Sikkim are expected to experience continuous rainfall and gusty winds over the next six days. Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha may witness thunderstorms with lightning between April 29 and May 4, with stronger wind activity likely on April 29–30. Hailstorm warnings have also been issued for parts of Jharkhand during this period.

Changing Weather in Central India:

Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds (40–50 km/h) over the next three days. Vidarbha is also expected to see active weather conditions between April 29 and May 1.

Temperature Trends: Dip Followed by Gradual Rise:

• Northwest India may see a drop of 2–4°C in maximum temperatures until April 30. 
• Central India is likely to witness a slight dip until May 1, followed by a rise of 2–3°C. 
• Eastern and Western India may also see a brief decline before temperatures stabilize. 
• No major temperature change is expected across the rest of the country. 

Hot and Humid Conditions to Continue in Some Regions:

Despite rainfall activity, parts of Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh are likely to experience hot and humid weather from April 29 to May 2. Rajasthan may also witness “warm night” conditions on April 29, adding to discomfort levels.

Fishermen Advisory Issued:

Fishermen are advised to avoid venturing into the Bay of Bengal between April 29 and May 3, especially along and off the coasts of Odisha, West Bengal, and adjoining Bangladesh areas, where sea conditions are expected to be rough. No warnings have been issued for the Arabian Sea at present.

FAQs:

1. What is the latest weather update in India?
The latest weather update shows thunderstorms, rainfall, and heat conditions across different regions from April 29 to May 4.

2. Which states will receive heavy rainfall?
Northeast states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya will see heavy rainfall.

3. Will North India face storms?
Yes, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi may experience thunderstorms and strong winds.

4. Are heatwave conditions still present?
Some regions like Odisha and Tamil Nadu will continue to face hot and humid weather.

5. What advisory is issued for fishermen?
Fishermen should avoid the Bay of Bengal due to rough sea conditions during this period.