India Weather Outlook: IMD Warns of Rain, Heatwave and Thunderstorms

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory, predicting significant changes across the country. Several states are expected to receive widespread rainfall. While the Northeast continues with light showers, other areas – East, Central, Northwest, and South Peninsular India – will experience diverse weather including intense scattered rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. A heatwave warning has been issued for Rajasthan as temperatures climb in Northwestern and Central India. These weather phenomena are influenced by a Western Disturbance and an upper cyclonic circulation. The IMD advises those traveling, especially to the foothills of Himachal and Uttarakhand, to anticipate light to moderate rainfall. Commuters in several regions should be aware of potential traffic disruptions due to rain. Detailed regional weather forecasts are provided for cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi/NCR, Kolkata, Chennai, Assam, and Odisha.