Weather today: Severe heatwave to begin in THESE states from THESE dates; IMD predicts heavy rain in northeastern region

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a fresh spell of heat waves in various states, according to an official release.

Heatwave conditions:

West Rajasthan is expected to experience heatwave conditions at isolated/places on April 14 and 15, with severe heatwave conditions anticipated in many parts from April 16 to 18. The intensity of the heat will remain high, and isolated pockets of West Rajasthan will continue to face extreme conditions on April 19.

Heatwave conditions are also likely to affect several other regions. These include:

Telangana on April 14.

West Madhya Pradesh from April 15 to 19.

Gujarat from April 15 to 17.

Punjab and Haryana from April 16 to 18.

East Rajasthan from April 16 to 19.

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Heavy rainfall in THESE states

IMD also informed that an Upper Air Cyclonic Circulation is currently located over South Assam, with another situated over central parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam at lower tropospheric levels, IMD said in an official release.

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These systems are expected to bring the following weather conditions over the coming days:

Northeast and Adjoining East India

For the next five days, scattered to fairly widespread light/moderate rainfall is expected, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (with speeds of 40-50 km/h). The weather systems will continue to affect Northeast India and the adjoining regions, leading to significant rainfall and stormy conditions.

Central India and Maharashtra

Isolated to scattered rainfall, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (speed of 40-50 km/h), is likely on April 14 over the plains of Central India and Maharashtra. These areas should be prepared for stormy conditions, which could cause disruptions.

Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rainfall is expected in several regions. Assam & Meghalaya will see heavy rainfall from 14th to 16th April.

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Similarly, Odisha is expected to experience heavy rainfall on 15th and 16th April. IMD said these areas should prepare for potentially heavy downpours, which could lead to localised flooding and other weather-related impacts.

Isolated Hailstorms

Jharkhand will experience hailstorms on 14th and 15th April. Residents in these regions should be cautious of sudden weather changes, including hail, which may cause damage to crops and vehicles.

Scattered to fairly widespread light/moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (speed of 30-40 km/h), is likely in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, North Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Telangana during the next 5 days.

In addition, isolated to scattered light/moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (speed of 40-50 km/h) is likely in South Interior Karnataka, Kerala & Mahe over the next 3 days.