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India Faces Dual Threat: Heatwaves Persist, Thunderstorms Loom
28 Apr
Summary
- Heatwave conditions expected in northwest and central India for three days.
- Thunderstorms predicted across East India for a week, starting April 27.
- Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Northeast India may experience heavy rainfall.
Heatwave conditions are anticipated to persist in scattered areas of northwest and central India for the next three days, with a subsequent abatement expected. This forecast comes from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as of April 26, 2026. The weather agency also predicts thunderstorm activity across East India for the upcoming week, specifically from April 27 to May 2 in northwest India, and April 27 to April 30 in central India.
Furthermore, widespread rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph, is forecasted for Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and the entire northeast region throughout the week. Isolated instances of heavy to very heavy rainfall are also possible in these areas. Meanwhile, contemporary forecasts from Windy suggest no rainfall in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Bengaluru on April 27, 2026, and no warnings for Hyderabad, Kolkata, or Shimla on the same day.
