From 44.5°C heat to thunderstorms: IMD forecast for multiple states in India; what travellers need to know
- Posted on April 24, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
India faces an extreme weather split as the Indian Meteorological Department alerts citizens to simultaneous climate extremes across the nation. While northwestern and central regions experience scorching temperatures exceeding 44°C, eastern and southern territories brace for intense monsoon-like activity with severe thunderstorms and heavy precipitation. This meteorological divergence, expected through late April, creates distinct travel challenges and safety concerns requiring region-specific preparation strategies for residents and visitors navigating India's unpredictable seasonal patterns.
From 44.5°C heat to thunderstorms: IMD forecast for multiple states in India; what travellers need to know
India braces for a dual weather onslaught: heatwaves scorch northern and central states like Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, while heavy rains, thunderstorms, and gusty winds lash the northeast, east, and south. The IMD forecasts these contrasting conditions to persist until April 29, demanding close monitoring.
