Weather

The department also forecast moderate rain and thundershowers with hail and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph at isolated locations.

IMD issues Orange Alert as Banda records 47.6 degrees. Heatwave to hit Delhi, Gujarat and Rajasthan, while storms and heavy rain may lash eastern states.

The concerns have been worsened by the India Meteorological Department (IMD)'s warning that India could experience a weakened monsoon this year.

The IMD has issued a heatwave warning for today and tomorrow in isolated pockets in many states.

The national capital was also hit by a spell of dust storm on Monday evening. Tuesday signals a change in weather conditions for most northern states, IMD says.

With temperatures soaring, authorities in Delhi have enforced midday work breaks, expanded hydration support, and activated emergency health measures to protect vulnerable groups.

Health authorities have urged residents in affected regions to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours between noon and 3 p.m., stay hydrated, wear lightweight clothing.

Amid rising heatwave concerns, authorities in Gautam Buddha Nagar have revised school timings to 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for all boards across Noida and Greater Noida.

IMD warns that heat wave conditions will persist in northwest and central India for three days before easing.

Moist heatwaves in India often go unnoticed compared to dry heat — yet they can be more dangerous because people may not realise the risk until it is too late.

The entire region and neighbouring Vidarbha are in the grip of a heatwave, with places like Akola recording temperatures exceeding 45C.

Temperatures soar across northern and eastern states amid a high-pressure system, with a Western Disturbance expected to bring partial relief later this week.

Delhi is under a heatwave alert today as IMD warns of rising temperatures and hot winds. Rain and thunderstorms may bring relief from Sunday.

The IMD has also shared guidelines for people during periods of high heat.

The IMD had warned that temperatures across northern and central India would run 4 to 5C above normal, with Uttar Pradesh under severe heatwave conditions till April 26.

According to the latest bulletin, heatwave conditions are very likely in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh till April 26.

IMD forecasts hot and humid weather with thundershowers for Mumbai, Thane, and coastal Maharashtra from April 23 to 24, issuing yellow alerts for several districts.

In the national capital, maximum temperatures are forecast to increase by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next five days.

The weather department said a fresh spell of heat wave began on April 18 over Haryana and has since expanded to Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and parts of Madhya Pradesh.

With the IMD issuing a yellow warning for heatwave conditions in the national capital, schools have been told to suspend outdoor activities, shift assemblies indoors and ensure hourly hydration reminders for students.