IMD Issues Heatwave and Rainfall Alerts Across India

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heatwave alerts for Odisha, Jharkhand, Vidarbha, and North Telangana from March 17-19, with Odisha recording extreme temperatures—Boudh at 42.5°C and Jharsuguda at 41.8°C. Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, and North Interior Karnataka will experience hot and humid conditions. Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh is set to receive moderate rainfall or snowfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds. Northeastern states, including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and others, will see rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds (30-50 kmph).

Thunderstorms are also expected today (March 17) in West Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha, with hailstorms likely in Gangetic West Bengal on March 17 and in Jharkhand and Odisha on March 20-21. Northwest India will see a temperature rise of 3-5°C, while Bengaluru will experience clear skies with temperatures around 34°C (max) and 19°C (min). Delhi will remain warm and dry, with clear skies and strong winds (20-30 kmph) on March 18. East Central India is expected to witness peak rainfall activity between March 20-21, while coastal areas will remain humid, and Karnataka is likely to stay dry until March 22.

IMD Issues Heatwave and Rainfall Alerts Across India

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heatwaves in multiple regions across the country. Simultaneously, parts of East Central and Northeast India, including Arunachal Pradesh, are expected to witness rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds until March 23.

Heatwave Alerts

Several parts of India are experiencing exceptionally high temperatures. Odisha, in particular, has been among the hottest states, with Boudh recording 42.5°C on March 16 and Jharsuguda reaching 41.8°C on March 14.

• Odisha: A severe heatwave will persist in interior Odisha on March 17, with heatwave conditions affecting the entire state until March 19.
• Jharkhand, Vidarbha, and North Telangana: These regions will continue experiencing intense heat from March 17 to March 19.
• Coastal Gujarat: Hot and humid conditions are expected to last for the next five days.
• Konkan and Goa: These areas will also experience high humidity and heat on March 17 and 18.
• North Interior Karnataka: Hot and humid conditions will prevail from March 17 to March 19, with heatwave-like conditions likely from March 18 to March 20.

Rainfall Forecast

While some areas are battling extreme heat, others will see thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds.

• Arunachal Pradesh: Moderate rain or snowfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds (30-40 kmph), is expected over the next week. Heavy rainfall is likely on March 17.
• Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura: These northeastern states will experience thunderstorms, strong winds (30-50 kmph), and rain throughout the next seven days.
• West Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha: Thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected today, March 17.
• Gangetic West Bengal: The region may witness hailstorms on March 17.
• Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal: Hailstorms are expected between March 20 and March 21.
• East Central India: Rain and thunderstorms are likely between March 19 and March 23, peaking on March 20 and 21.

Temperature Trends

IMD has provided insights into temperature variations across different parts of India:

• Northwest India: A steady increase of 3-5°C in maximum temperatures is anticipated over the next four to five days.
• East India: Temperatures will remain stable for three days before dropping by 2-4°C.
• Other Regions: No major temperature fluctuations are expected in the rest of the country.

Bengaluru Weather Update

Some parts of Karnataka, including Dakshina Kannada, Mysuru, Hassan, and Kodagu, witnessed rain and thundershowers on March 17.

• North Interior Karnataka: Hot and humid weather is expected on March 17, with heatwave conditions likely from March 18 to March 20.
• Bengaluru: The city recorded temperatures between 18°C and 35°C on March 17. For the next two days, Bengaluru will have clear skies, with daytime temperatures reaching 34°C and nighttime temperatures dropping to 19°C.
• Interior Karnataka: Certain areas may experience gusty winds of 30-40 kmph.
• Dry Conditions: The state is expected to remain dry until March 22.

Delhi Weather Update

Delhi will continue to experience warm and dry conditions in the coming days.

• March 18: The weather will be mostly clear, with strong surface winds reaching speeds of 20-30 kmph.
• March 19: Partly cloudy skies are expected in the morning, with mist. The maximum temperature will range between 34°C and 36°C, while the minimum will be between 17°C and 19°C.
• Wind Patterns:
  • Morning: Light northwesterly winds at 8-10 kmph.
  • Afternoon: Wind speed will increase to 12-14 kmph.
  • Evening/Night: Winds will slow down to below 10 kmph and shift to the northeast.

Summary

Heatwave conditions continue in Odisha, Jharkhand, and parts of Karnataka, while northeastern states will experience thunderstorms and heavy rainfall over the next week. Gujarat, Delhi, and other regions will see a rise in temperatures, with coastal areas facing humid weather.