IMD issues Yellow Alert for Delhi-NCR as rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds forecast from April 28. Temperatures set to dip from 42°C to near 37°C by midweek — but Banda, UP shatters April heat record at 47.6°C.
Delhi-NCR Rain Relief: IMD Issues Yellow Alert
After days of punishing heat across North India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for Delhi-NCR — signalling possible disruption due to rapidly changing weather conditions.
Starting tonight, the national capital region is set to receive light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, marking the first major weather shift in weeks.
What to Expect: Day-by-Day Weather Breakdown
Weather conditions from April 28:
- Light rain and thunderstorms expected to begin
- Dust storms likely alongside gusty winds of 30–40 kmph
- Gusts reaching up to 50 kmph during peak activity
- Daytime temperatures likely to dip to 40–42°C
- Further marginal fall to 39–41°C on April 29
- Cloud cover through midweek could push temperatures down to near 37°C
IMD has forecast isolated to scattered light-to-moderate rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi from April 27–30, and again on May 2 and 3.
Heatwave Rages On Across India — Banda Shatters April Record
Even as Delhi braces for relief, large parts of India remained under severe heat on Monday, with maximum temperatures ranging between 40°C and 47°C across affected zones.
RECORD BROKEN: Banda in Uttar Pradesh logged 47.6°C — the highest temperature in the country and a new April record, surpassing both its 2022 high of 47.4°C and an earlier mark set this year.
Heatwave hotspots:
- Bundelkhand region worst hit — Jhansi, Orai and Banda saw persistently extreme temperatures
- Parts of Jammu & Kashmir crossed 40°C, well above seasonal norms
- Temperature departures of more than 5°C above normal recorded in J&K, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and east Madhya Pradesh
- Delhi and several northern/western regions logged temperatures 3–5°C above average
Relative relief zones:
- Western Himalayas, northeast Bihar and northeastern states stayed generally below 32°C
Official Advisory: What Authorities Are Telling Residents
Authorities have urged residents across affected regions to take immediate precautions as the heat continues before relief arrives:
Expect gradual easing of conditions through midweek
Avoid direct sun exposure during peak afternoon hours
Stay well hydrated throughout the day
Prepare for sudden weather shifts — dust storms can reduce visibility rapidly
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