Weather Update: Know IMD Forecast For Delhi-NCR Amid Heatwave As Heavy Rains Likely To Lash South India

IMD has issued heatwave alerts for the northern and western states of India. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi are likely to experience heatwave conditions in the coming weeks.

As large parts of India brace for an unforgiving summer this year, the Indian Meteorological Department on Sunday has issued heatwave alerts for the northern and western states. The citizens are already feeling the heat from the dry plains of Rajasthan to the National Capital to Gujarat, and it is likely that the heat will intensify in the coming weeks, according to the weather body.

IMD Scientist Akhil Srivastava, speaking to news agency ANI, said that Rajasthan will also experience a severe heatwave for the next four to five days.

He said, "Heatwaves are being reported in Gujarat and Saurashtra-Kutch region, which are expected to continue for the next 5-7 days. Rajasthan will also face severe heatwave conditions over the next 4-5 days, for which an alert has been issued."

Akhil also mentioned that the North Indian states, such as Punjab and Haryana, may experience heatwave conditions. On Delhi, he said that the capital may witness heatwave-like conditions by April 7.

"Delhi is currently witnessing temperatures 3 degrees above normal, hovering around 38 to 40 degrees Celsius. There is a possibility of heatwave-like conditions by April 7. A western disturbance is expected to affect the Western Himalayan region between April 8 and 10, possibly leading to thunderstorms, strong winds and rainfall," he added.

Srivastava said that Tamil Nadu and Kerala are expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next two days.

"Heavy isolated rainfall is expected in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and south interior Karnataka over the next two days. From April 7 or 8, eastern parts of India may experience thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds," he said.

The weather body, meanwhile, has ruled out the presence of El Nino conditions for the upcoming monsoon but has warned of an exceptionally hot summer ahead. The latest forecast indicates above-normal temperatures and an increased number of heatwave days across several parts of the country from April to June 2025.

"We are not expecting El Nino conditions during the monsoon season. April- June to be hotter than usual, with more heatwave days likely in many states," said IMD Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.