“Odisha Receives Rain Relief Amidst Heatwave Alert for Multiple States”

After a prolonged period of scorching heatwave conditions, parts of Odisha experienced a much-needed relief on Sunday with a spell of rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heatwave conditions in isolated areas of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Telangana, and Interior Karnataka.

According to IMD reports, the national capital, New Delhi, recorded a maximum temperature of 35.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday, slightly above the seasonal average. However, the IMD’s weekly forecast predicts that Delhi will witness significantly warmer days and nights by the end of the week, with maximum temperatures expected to exceed 40°C around April 15. This forecast comes as a result of the temporary relief brought by a western disturbance, which is expected to diminish, ushering in a harsher summer ahead.

Here are some of the latest updates on the heatwave and weather conditions across different regions:

1. Odisha Relief: Odisha experienced light to moderate rainfall on Sunday, providing relief from the prevailing heatwave conditions. The IMD has predicted thunderstorms with lightning and gusty surface winds reaching 30-40 kmph on Tuesday, prompting a Yellow warning for several districts in Odisha.
2. Regional Temperature Trends: Maximum temperatures in Rayalaseema ranged from 42-44°C on Sunday, with some areas experiencing temperatures above normal by 2-5°C. Similar conditions were observed in Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, South Interior Karnataka, and South Interior Odisha, where maximum temperatures exceeded the 98th percentile.
3. Forecast for Coming Days: Isolated pockets in north Interior Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Interior Karnataka, and Rayalaseema are expected to experience temperatures exceeding the 98th percentile. Heatwave conditions are anticipated in isolated pockets of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Telangana, and Interior Karnataka on Monday, with warm night conditions likely in isolated pockets of North Interior Karnataka.
4. Future Weather Patterns: Over the next few days, hot and humid weather is forecast for Kerala and Mahe, coastal areas of Gujarat, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, and Rayalaseema. Arunachal Pradesh is expected to witness widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds from Monday till Wednesday. Similarly, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is anticipated in various regions across Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Telangana, Kerala & Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal.
5. Hailstorm Activity and Western Disturbances: Hailstorm activity is expected at isolated places over Madhya Pradesh on Monday and Tuesday, while Northwest India is likely to experience two Western Disturbances from Wednesday onwards, causing scattered to fairly widespread rainfall/snowfall over Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana also anticipate isolated rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning in the coming days.

The IMD continues to monitor and provide updates on weather patterns, urging residents in affected areas to stay informed and take necessary precautions during these changing weather conditions.

Sources By Agencies