Heavy rainfall alert in these states till April 7
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a significant weather warning across several regions for the first week of April 2026.
Heavy Rainfall Alert: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a significant weather warning across several regions for the first week of April 2026. A strong Western Disturbance is the primary driver, causing a mix of heavy rain, hailstorms, and thunder squalls.
Here is the breakdown of the affected states Aril 7, 2026:
1. Northern & Northwest India (Peak Activity: April 3–4):
This region is expected to see the most intense weather, including “peak activity” on Friday and Saturday.
Heavy Rainfall: Jammu & Kashmir (specifically Kashmir Valley) and Himachal Pradesh.
Hailstorms & Thundersqualls: Likely in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan.
Snowfall: Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in higher reaches of the Western Himalayas.
2. Northeast India:
The wet spell continues here with consistent moisture from the Bay of Bengal.
Heavy Rainfall: Arunachal Pradesh (April 5–7), Assam, and Meghalaya.
Thunderstorms: Squally winds and lightning are expected across Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
3. Central & Western India:
Hailstorm Alerts: Madhya Pradesh (till April 4), Chhattisgarh (April 4), and parts of Maharashtra (Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada).
Wind Warning: Thundersqualls with speeds up to 70 kmph are predicted for parts of Maharashtra today.
4. South Interior Karnataka & South India:
While not as severe as the North, specific alerts are in place:
Rain/Thunderstorms: Isolated light to moderate rain with gusty winds (30–50 kmph) is expected in Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala through April 5.
Specific Karnataka Districts: The IMD has noted potential activity in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Belagavi, Bidar, and Shivamogga.
Weather Event Primary States Affected:
Heavy Rain: J&K, Himachal, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam
Hailstorms: Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, MP, Maharashtra
Thundersqualls: Delhi, UP, Maharashtra, Bihar (from April 5)
Lightning Alert: Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh.
