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Heavy Rain Alert – Warning Heavy to very heavy rainfall & Strong Winds in 11 States for Next 4 Days

By Samira Vishwas

Heavy Rain Alert: Intense heat has set in across most states. In several states, maximum temperatures have already exceeded 42 degrees. Conversely, the Meteorological Department has issued alerts for several states due to impending rainfall. The Department forecasts a likelihood of light to moderate rain or snowfall, accompanied by strong winds (30–50 km/h), in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on April 24 and 25.


  • Heavy Rain Alert:

  • Rain & Snowfall Alerts

  • J&K, Ladakh & Himachal Pradesh

  • Uttarakhand

Additionally, an alert has been issued for Himachal Pradesh, anticipating rain and snowfall on April 24, 25, 28, and 29. Furthermore, the possibility of rain and snowfall has been indicated for Uttarakhand on April 25, 26, 28, and 29.

Rain & Snowfall Alerts

  • J&K, Ladakh & Himachal Pradesh — Light to moderate rain/snowfall with strong winds (30–50 km/h) on April 24–25 and again on April 28–29.
  • Uttarakhand — Rain/snowfall expected on April 25, 26, 28, and 29.
  • Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh — Scattered rainfall between April 26–28.
  • Uttar Pradesh — Rain with thunderstorms and strong winds on April 28–29.

Thunderstorms & Strong Winds

  • Bihar & Jharkhand — Winds up to 70 km/h between April 25–27; hailstorm risk in Jharkhand on April 26–27.
  • Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh — Rain with strong winds on April 26–27 and April 27, respectively.

Heavy Rainfall Zones

  • Northeast India (Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh) — Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected April 25–29.
  • Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim — Heavy rainfall April 25–27; Light to moderate rain through April 29.

The Meteorological Department has stated that severe heatwave conditions are likely to prevail across Northwest India (for the next 4–5 days) and Central and East India (for the next 2–3 days). Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, avoid venturing outdoors during peak sunlight hours, and take all necessary precautions!

Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh Weather Update
Light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by strong winds, is anticipated in Chhattisgarh on April 26 and 27, and in Madhya Pradesh on April 27.

Rainfall Warning for Bengal and Bihar
According to the Meteorological Department, light to moderate rainfall is expected in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and surrounding areas), Sikkim, and Odisha between April 24 and 29. An alert regarding strong winds has also been issued for Bihar between April 24 and 29.

Delhi Weather Update
Between April 24 and 29, Delhi is expected to record maximum temperatures ranging from approximately 40°C to 44°C, while minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 24°C to 28°C.

What will the weather be like in Northwest India? In Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad on the 24th, 25th, and 28th; in Himachal Pradesh on April 24, 25, 28, and 29; and in Uttarakhand on April 25, 26, 28, and 29, there is a likelihood of scattered light to moderate rainfall/snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds.

The Meteorological Department has forecast scattered light to moderate rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh between the 26th and 28th. Furthermore, an alert has been issued for Uttar Pradesh for April 28 and 29, anticipating rain and snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds.

Jharkhand weather update
The weather in Jharkhand is expected to remain variable over the next few days. The skies are generally expected to remain clear, though light to moderate cloud cover is possible in certain areas. The Meteorological Department has indicated a likelihood of light to moderate rainfall at several locations between April 24 and 28. Additionally, some places may experience thunderstorms and strong winds.

Hailstorms and Storms in Bihar and Jharkhand
According to the Meteorological Department, strong winds gusting up to 70 km/h may blow across Bihar and Jharkhand between April 25 and 27. There is a possibility of hailstorms in Jharkhand on April 26 and 27. Furthermore, heavy rainfall is expected in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim between April 25 and 27.

Northeast India Weather Forecast

According to the Meteorological Department, there is a likelihood of light to moderate rainfall—accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds—in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura on the 23rd, and in Assam and Meghalaya between April 25 and 29. Additionally, there is a possibility of lightning strikes in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura between April 24 and 27. Strong storms (with wind speeds of 50–60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph) are likely to occur in Assam and Meghalaya between April 25 and 27.

The Meteorological Department states that heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh from April 25 to 29, and in Assam and Meghalaya during the same period. Very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh from April 27 to 29, and in Assam and Meghalaya from April 26 to 29.

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