If stepping out already feels harsher than usual, the coming days may not bring much relief, at least for some parts of North and Central India. The India Meteorological Department has said that heatwave conditions are likely to persist across several states, even as a completely different weather pattern unfolds in the Northeast with heavy rain and storms.
According to the latest forecast, pockets of West Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha are expected to face heatwave conditions on April 20. The impact is likely to expand further, with East Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan and East Madhya Pradesh remaining under heatwave conditions till April 23.
Western Uttar Pradesh may see similar conditions from April 20 to 22, while West Rajasthan could continue to experience the heat till April 23. The IMD has also flagged Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Odisha for heatwave conditions between April 21 and 23. Jharkhand, too, is expected to face intense heat on April 20 and 21.
Adding to the discomfort, temperatures are expected to inch up gradually. Northwest India could see a rise of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next week, while eastern parts may record an increase of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in the next few days. But, some regions are not expected to see any major change.
Northeast Prepares For Heavy Rain
In sharp contrast, the weather story in the Northeast is all about rain. States like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya are likely to receive widespread rainfall, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, over the next few days.
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are also expected to see similar conditions, though the intensity may vary slightly. The IMD has specifically warned of very heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh on April 20 and 21.
Due to the heavy rain, low-lying areas in the Northeast may face waterlogging and there could be temporary interruptions in transport services. In hilly regions, the risk of landslides also exists in areas where rainfall is intense.
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Mixed Weather Across Country
Elsewhere, parts of the Western Himalayas, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, may see rain, thunderstorms and even snowfall in higher altitudes. Some pockets of eastern India, Maharashtra and southern peninsular regions are also likely to witness scattered rain and windy conditions. The IMD attributes these contrasting weather patterns to multiple systems currently active over the region, including western disturbances and cyclonic circulations.
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