Heatwave Alert for Rajasthan, Gujarat; Rain Likely in South and Northeast India Over Next 5 Days: IMD

While Delhi escapes heatwave warnings for now, IMD forecasts severe heat in Rajasthan and Gujarat and widespread rainfall across southern and northeastern states until April 22.

April 17, 2025 |The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for several parts of western India, especially Rajasthan and Gujarat, as temperatures continue to soar. Meanwhile, Delhi is expected to experience high temperatures but no heatwave until April 22.

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On Wednesday, the national capital recorded a maximum of 39.1°C, 2.3°C above the seasonal average. For Thursday, Delhi is likely to touch 40°C, with a minimum temperature of 25°C. Between April 17–22, the capital may see highs between 38°C and 41°C.

🔥 Heatwave Warnings Issued for These States

West Rajasthan:
- Heatwave in many parts till April 18
- Severe heatwave in isolated pockets till April 18
- Isolated heatwave conditions on April 19
East Rajasthan:
- Heatwave at isolated places till April 19
Gujarat Region:
- Heatwave on April 17
Marathwada & Madhya Maharashtra:
- Hot and humid weather from April 17 to 20
Kerala and Mahe:
- Humid conditions expected on April 17
Warm Nights Forecast:
- Rajasthan: April 17
- Uttar Pradesh: April 17–18

🌧️ Rainfall Forecast Across India

The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30–50 kmph) across several regions over the next five days:

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South India (April 17–21)

States affected:
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Karnataka
Weather Pattern:
Scattered to widespread rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds (30–40 kmph)

Kerala and Mahe (Till April 19)

Expected:
Fairly widespread rainfall with gusty winds up to 50 kmph

Central & East India (Till April 18)

Vidarbha & Chhattisgarh:
Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40–50 kmph)
Bihar (April 17), Tripura (April 16):
Heavy rainfall forecast

Northeast India (April 17 & April 20–22)

States affected:
Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh
Weather Pattern:
Scattered to widespread rain, heavy spells expected

🌨️ Western Himalayan Region: Western Disturbance Impact

An intense western disturbance will impact the Western Himalayan Region till April 20, triggering:

Thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds (40–50 kmph)
Isolated hailstorms: April 18–19
Heavy rainfall:
- Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad
- Himachal Pradesh (April 18–19)

Additionally, isolated dust storms or thunderstorms are likely over East Rajasthan on April 17, and over northwest plains from April 18 to 20.

🌬️ Delhi Weather Outlook

No heatwave until April 22
Temperatures between 38°C and 41°C
Wind patterns to vary daily (southeasterly to northwesterly)
Expect dry, hot conditions but no extreme warnings

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