Monsoon Update: The weather across the country appears to be shifting. The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for several states due to anticipated rainfall. Meanwhile, a spell of intense heat continues to prevail in certain other states. According to the Meteorological Department, the impact of severe storms and squalls is currently being observed in parts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha. The weather system currently hovering over Eastern Uttar Pradesh appears to be gradually moving towards Bihar.
This week, there is a likelihood of thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Northeast India. Today—April 30, 2026—warnings regarding heavy rainfall, storms, and lightning strikes have been issued for various parts of the country. Residents in several states, including UP, Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana, are expected to find significant relief as rainfall brings temperatures down. Additionally, rain alerts have been issued for states across South India.
Weather Update (April 30, 2026) – Key Highlights
- Date: April 30, 2026
- Alerts Issued: Multiple states across North, East, Northeast & South India
- Heat Wave: Continuing in certain states, even as rain brings relief elsewhere.
- Active Weather Systems: Severe storms & squalls over Eastern UP, Jharkhand & Odisha
- Moving Towards: Weather system shifting from Eastern UP towards Bihar
Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast
- Sky Condition: Partly Cloudy for the next 2 days
- Max Temperature (April 30): 36°C
- Min Temperature (April 30): 21°C
- Temperatures are expected to rise again from May 1
- Light to moderate rainfall expected on April 30 & May 2–5
Orange Alert – Himachal Pradesh
- Districts: Kangra, Kullu, Mandi & Shimla
- Warning for: Hailstorms, Thunderstorms, Lightning & Strong Winds
- new Western Disturbance likely to impact the Western Himalayan region from May 2nd
Region-wise Summary
- Northwest India: Rain/snow in J&K, Himachal & Uttarakhand through May 5
- North India: Relief rainfall for UP, Delhi, Punjab & Haryana on April 30
- East India: Severe storms in Jharkhand, Odisha & Bihar today
- Northeast India: Continuous heavy rainfall expected through May 4–5
- South India: Rain alerts issued for southern states
Rain and Hail Warning for Jharkhand
The Meteorological Department forecasts strong winds today in states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Furthermore, alerts have been issued regarding rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Meanwhile, Sikkim is also expected to receive rain.
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Widespread rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty wind (40-60 kmph) is very likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim and Northeast India during this week. Assam and Meghalaya and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and… pic.twitter.com/QJA2xXv4JQ— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 29, 2026
Rain and Hailstorm Warning for Himachal Pradesh
The Meteorological Department has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for four districts: Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla. Alerts have been issued for these districts, warning of hailstorms, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, and strong winds. According to the Meteorological Department’s forecast, a new Western Disturbance is likely to impact the Western Himalayan region starting May 2nd.
🌧️ IMD Weather Alert!
Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall along with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds (40- 60 kmph) with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over Sub Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim and northeast India during the week. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall… pic.twitter.com/6XsYWtGfBD
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 29, 2026
Weather Outlook for Northwest India
– The Meteorological Department states that light to moderate rainfall/snowfall is likely in Jammu & Kashmir between May 3rd and May 5th, and in Himachal Pradesh on May 3rd and May 4th. – Light to moderate rainfall/snowfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds, is likely in Uttarakhand through May 5.
– Light to moderate rainfall is expected in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi on April 30, as well as between May 2 and May 5.
– Light to moderate rainfall is likely in Uttar Pradesh on April 30, and in West Rajasthan between May 2 and May 5.
– There is also a possibility of dust storms occurring in West Rajasthan between May 2 and May 4.
– The Meteorological Department forecasts a high probability of light to moderate rainfall—accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds—across Northeast India over the next five days.
– Severe storms are likely in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura on April 30.
– Heavy rainfall may occur at isolated places in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura through May 5.
– Heavy rainfall is likely in Arunachal Pradesh between April 30 and May 2, and in Assam and Meghalaya between April 30 and May 3.
– Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura between April 30 and May 4.
Delhi’s Weather?
According to the Meteorological Department’s forecast, Delhi-NCR is likely to remain partly cloudy over the next two days. On April 30, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 36°C, with a minimum of 21°C. Temperatures are expected to rise again starting May 1.
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