A winter storm warning has disrupted daily life across parts of Colorado and New York, prompting school closures and leaving commuters to navigate snowy conditions. Authorities said light snow and rain could persist into Thursday in some areas, but temperatures are expected to trend warmer, raising hopes that the worst may ease while impacts continue.
The IMD has issued a red alert for 42 districts in Uttar Pradesh, warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain, with some areas likely to see hailstorms and winds reaching up to 60 km/h. An orange alert is in place for 12 districts, while Lucknow has a yellow alert. The weather shift may bring relief from heat over the next five days.
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IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and the NCR as a western disturbance triggers moderate rain, frequent thunderstorms and lightning, along with gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph. Gurugram and Noida are especially on alert. The same system may also provide relief from the ongoing heatwave, but could disrupt daily travel until May 6.
A severe storm hit Tehri Garhwal on Saturday evening, damaging the jetty and floating hutments at Tehri Dam lake near the Dobra-Chanti bridge. Around 30 tourists were stranded as strong winds battered the water structures. The SDRF coordinated rescues and shifted everyone safely to Koti Colony, while Uttarakhand issued an orange alert and restricted trekking across multiple districts.
Delhi-NCR saw relief from intense heat after rain and thunderstorms hit several areas on Saturday night. The IMD issued yellow and orange warnings for heavy rainfall and stormy conditions. While temperatures rose in the morning, forecasts point to continued light rain and intermittent thunderstorms over the next few days, and officials say no heatwave is expected.
Kerala saw heavy rains on Saturday, prompting the IMD to issue an orange alert for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Idukki and Malappuram. The warning cites very heavy rainfall alongside thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching up to 50 km per hour. Separately, unusually high UV radiation levels were reported in Pathanamthitta and Idukki.
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The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi NCR, forecasting thunderstorms, short spells of rain, and gusty winds for the next 48 hours. The warning, driven by a western disturbance, suggests conditions could worsen from Sunday onwards, with winds reaching speeds up to 50 kmph in some areas. Residents are advised to stay prepared for sudden weather changes.
Delhi-NCR is bracing for worsening weather, with the NDMA warning of a very high chance of moderate thunderstorms in parts of Uttar Pradesh. The alert flags lightning, light to moderate rainfall and hailstorms, with wind speeds potentially reaching 40–60 km/h. Commuters in Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad are urged to stay alert over the next three hours.
Devastating rains and hailstorms hit Bengaluru on Wednesday evening, killing 10 people as uprooted trees, flooded roads, and collapsed structures wreaked havoc. The storm triggered major traffic chaos and widespread disruption across the city. Officials have issued a rain alert for the next three days, urging residents to stay cautious as conditions may worsen.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert indicating intensifying temperatures in West Rajasthan over the coming days. At the same time, hot and humid conditions are expected to persist across coastal stretches, including parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, with coastal Karnataka also seeing similar conditions on select days.
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Bengaluru residents can expect ongoing pre-monsoon showers and thunderstorms until May 2, with the IMD issuing a yellow alert across multiple Karnataka districts, including Bengaluru Urban and Rural. The forecast also points to rainfall and thunderstorms in Odisha, offering some relief from the heat. Citizens are advised to stay alert for sudden weather changes.
Kedarnath Yatra is facing major disruption as Uttarakhand issues a two-day orange weather alert and adverse conditions force helicopters to be suspended across multiple locations. Authorities have stepped up safety measures, including heightened monitoring at the sites and a special operation aimed at identifying suspicious people posing as sadhus. Pilgrims are urged to follow guidelines and check updates before travel.
Delhi-NCR saw sudden relief from extreme heat as rain, strong winds and thunderstorms hit Wednesday morning. The IMD now expects more rain for Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, with yellow and orange alerts issued for parts of the national capital region today. Residents should brace for continued unsettled weather over the next day.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms across Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. It also expects thunderstorm activity in Punjab and Haryana, with temperatures possibly dropping by 2-4°C. Over the next week, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in northeast India, raising concerns for disruptions and localized flooding.
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A weather alert issued at 7 pm on April 27 warns that parts of Delhi and the NCR could see light rain or drizzle with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds within the next two hours. Winds are expected to reach 30–40 kmph in several areas, offering temporary respite from ongoing heat, but raising risks of sudden squalls and reduced visibility.
Delhi has activated its Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 as temperatures soar. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta instructed all departments to prevent outdoor workers from intense sunlight between 1 PM and 4 PM during severe heatwave conditions. Officials are told to revise work schedules, ensure shade and drinking water, and provide caps to reduce heat-related illnesses among vulnerable groups.
A heat wave is expected to persist over parts of northwest and central India for the next three days, according to the India Meteorological Department. Delhi’s Chief Minister has ordered strict implementation of the Heat Wave Action Plan, with additional measures being considered to shield school children and construction workers from extreme heat conditions.
A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, with elevated storms expected to bring large hail on Sunday. Officials say the most serious severe-weather risk intensifies tonight across central and eastern Kansas into northwest Missouri or southeast Nebraska, where storm development could be more widespread.
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