The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has shared a detailed weather forecast across multiple states. While rain and thunderstorms are likely in some parts of the country, heatwaves will continue to affect other regions. Here’s a breakdown of the latest IMD weather alerts.
Delhi Weather Today
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting rain and thunderstorms this week.
- Maximum temperature: Around 38°C
- Minimum temperature: Around 26°C
Rain Forecast for Karnataka Till May 6
Due to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, widespread rainfall is likely in Karnataka until May 6.
Districts expected to receive rain include:
- Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Mysuru, Hassan, Tumkur, Bellary, and more.
- Bengaluru City and Bidar will also see light rainfall.
Telangana Weather Update
The Hyderabad IMD Centre has forecast light to moderate rain in isolated places across Telangana over the next five days.
Districts like:
- Hyderabad, Warangal, Nalgonda, Khammam, and Rangareddy may see thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
- A yellow alert has been issued for these areas.
Rain in Himachal Pradesh (May 1–3)
A western disturbance is expected to affect the western Himalayan region starting May 2, causing light to moderate rain in Himachal Pradesh.
- Shimla is under a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning.
Heatwave in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh
States like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh will continue facing extreme heat.
The IMD advises residents and farmers to stay updated with local warnings and take precautionary measures.
April 2025 Weather Overview
According to IMD:
- April 2025 was the 50th driest April since 1901.
- Southern India saw its 13th highest rainfall for April.
- Central India experienced the 28th highest April rainfall on record.
- Maximum daily temperatures were the 8th highest ever in April.
- Minimum temperatures ranked 9th highest.
