Weather Forecast: These states will experience rain and storms; BIG warning for Delhi, UP, Bihar

New Delhi: Residents across the states of North India are facing significant difficulties due to storms and rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy rainfall accompanied by storms across nine states—including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, the national capital Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

The weather patterns in these states are expected to undergo a complete shift. Due to the activation of a Western Disturbance, these nine states are currently experiencing continuous cloud cover and strong winds. There is also a possibility of hailstorms accompanying the rain in several locations.

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Delhi-NCR (April 6 to 8): The weather in the national capital is likely to remain unsettled until April 8. According to the Meteorological Department's forecast, the weather is expected to remain relatively clear on April 6, with temperatures potentially reaching between 32 and 33 degrees Celsius; however, on April 7 and 8, a phase of partial cloud cover, rain, or thundershowers is likely to return. Farmers could face significant financial losses. The Meteorological Department has advised the public to exercise caution during adverse weather conditions, avoid stepping out of their homes unnecessarily, and remain in safe locations given the risk of strong winds and lightning strikes.

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (April 6 to 8): A heavy rainfall alert has been issued for several districts in Uttar Pradesh—including the state capital, Lucknow—as well as Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Aligarh, Bulandshahr, Firozabad, Mahoba, Jhansi, Jalaun, Mahamayanagar, Hamirpur, Hardoi, and Kanpur. Meanwhile, in Bihar, there is a strong likelihood of moderate to heavy rainfall in Patna, West Champaran, East Champaran, Bhojpur, Gaya, Rohtas, Kaimur, and Aurangabad.

Rajasthan (April 6 to 8): The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for storms, rainfall, and hailstorms in Rajasthan from April 6 to April 8. On April 6, there is a possibility of isolated light rain and thunderstorms in the Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions, while the weather is expected to remain dry in most other parts. A new and intense Western Disturbance is likely to become active starting April 6. This could lead to strong winds (40 to 50 km/h), rain, and isolated hailstorms in the Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Ajmer divisions, as well as the Shekhawati region.

The impact of this system will peak on April 7, when the Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Kota divisions are likely to experience intense stormy activity, strong winds (50 to 60 km/h), moderate to heavy rainfall, and isolated hailstorms. On April 8, light to moderate rain may occur in isolated pockets of northern and eastern Rajasthan, while the weather will remain dry in most other regions. From April 9 onwards, the weather across the entire state is expected to remain generally dry for the next three to four days.

Himachal Pradesh (April 6 to 10): An 'Orange Alert' has been issued for Himachal Pradesh regarding the possibility of hailstorms in four to five districts on April 7 and 8. The Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for Tuesday and Wednesday, warning of hailstorms, light rain accompanied by thunder, lightning strikes, and strong winds blowing at speeds of 40 to 50 km/h in the Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla districts. A new Western Disturbance is expected to arrive in Northwest India starting Wednesday. Furthermore, rainfall is forecast across the state until April 10.

Jammu & Kashmir (April 6 to 15): Several areas of Jammu & Kashmir will remain partly cloudy on April 6 and 7. On April 8 and 9, light rain and snowfall may occur in some locations. Heavy rainfall could potentially trigger flash floods, landslides, and incidents of falling stones in certain vulnerable areas. Waterlogging is also anticipated in some low-lying regions. Meanwhile, on April 10–11, light rain or snowfall (in higher altitudes) may occur intermittently in some areas, while the weather is generally expected to remain fair from April 12 to 15.

West Bengal (April 6–8): Some districts of West Bengal may experience rain accompanied by thunderstorms starting Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that due to dry westerly winds, hot and humid weather is likely to persist in certain districts of South Bengal. The IMD added that rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely at one or two places in the districts of North Bengal.

The intensity of this activity is expected to remain high until April 8 in the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar. According to the Meteorological Department, strong winds, thunderstorms, and hailstorms are forecast for April 7 and 8. Conditions involving flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging in low-lying areas may arise in certain vulnerable regions.

Madhya Pradesh (April 6): A heavy rainfall alert has been issued for Bhopal, Satna, Katni, Damoh, Panna, Chhatarpur, Morena, Niwari, and Betul. During this period, a warning has also been issued regarding strong winds blowing at speeds of 20 to 30 kilometers per hour.

Haryana-Punjab (April 6): Rain accompanied by strong wind gusts is likely in Yamunanagar, Ambala, Karnal, Sonipat, Gurugram, Mewat, Rewari, Mahendragarh, and Charkhi Dadri. During this time, squally winds reaching speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour are expected. Warnings for rain and storms have been issued for Chandigarh, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Amritsar. There is also a possibility of lightning strikes during this period.

Uttarakhand (April 6–7): In Uttarakhand, there is a fairly widespread likelihood of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds (speed ranging from 30–50 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 60 km/h). A heavy rainfall warning has been issued for Nainital, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Almora, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar, and Tehri Garhwal. During this period, Winds will blow at a speed of [number] kilometers per hour.

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry (April 6): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the next few days, while isolated heavy rainfall is likely in hilly regions, including the districts of Coimbatore, the Nilgiris, Erode, and Theni.

According to the Meteorological Department, weather patterns are shifting due to a low-pressure system extending from Marathwada through Interior Karnataka to Southern Tamil Nadu. The northern parts of the state may witness a gradual rise in temperature of 2–3 degrees Celsius in the coming days, whereas the southern districts are likely to experience relatively stable weather with intermittent rainfall.