Intense Heatwatch & Rain Warning: Next 4 Days Forecast in Major Indian States
A range of weather impacts including heatwaves, rain warnings, and thunderstorms are expected across India over the next four days, affecting multiple states and cities.
Highlights
- •Heatwaves will affect several states including Gujarat and Rajasthan in early March, with temperatures up to 20 degrees Celsius higher over the next few days.
- •Western Himalayan regions can expect light rain and snowfall from March 9 to 11, generated by a new western disturbance in the weather system.
- •Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of West Bengal are warned of rain warnings accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds from March 9th to 10th.
- •Delhi is expected to have clear skies with temperatures between 34-36 degrees Celsius on March 8th, with light clouds expected on March 9 and 10.
As the Indian March weather shifts, a string of heatwaves and rain warnings has been issued by the Meteorological Department (IMD) for multiple states in the coming days. The heatwave warnings begin in early March, pushing many to utilize their air conditioning, with Gujarat and Rajasthan facing the most immediate impact from higher temperatures.
Light rain and snowfall are expected in the western Himalayan regions by March 9-11, triggered by a new western disturbance. Meanwhile, rain warnings accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds are forecasted for several states including Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and part of West Bengal. The IMD has also issued heatwave alerts for several states, with temperatures expected to exceed normal levels in some areas.
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh both face rain warnings, with Bihar expecting light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds from March 9-10. In Uttar Pradesh, temperatures are predicted to be 3 to 7 degrees Celsius above normal, with surrounding areas likely to experience similar conditions.
Delhi will experience clear skies on March 8th with temperatures between 34-36 degrees Celsius, and light clouds are anticipated throughout the remainder of March 9 and 10. A comprehensive outlook by the IMD and the Heat Wave Committee (HWC) indicate clear weather for the remaining days of March, allowing for a gradual transition to summer in many parts of India.
