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IMD Warns of Heavy Rains, Western Disturbances Across India This Week

The India Meteorological Department reported heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It has forecast two western disturbances to impact northwest India, with peak activity on April 7 and 8. An orange warning is in effect for several states, predicting hailstorms and strong winds. Widespread rainfall is also expected across Northeast India over the next five days.

Key Points: IMD Forecast: Heavy Rain, Storms for North & South India

  • Heavy rain in Arunachal & Tamil Nadu
  • Two western disturbances to hit NW India
  • Orange alert for hailstorms & storms
  • Widespread rain forecast for Northeast
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Arunachal, Tamil Nadu see heavy rain; IMD flags western disturbances, storms across India

IMD issues warnings for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Arunachal, Tamil Nadu, and Northwest India due to western disturbances.

"Two western disturbances are set to impact northwest India this week, with peak activity expected on 7th & 8th April. - IMD Report"

New Delhi, April 5

The India Meteorological Department said that isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu recorded heavy rainfall between 7 cm and 11 cm over the last 24 hours on Sunday.

While these regions have already received significant rainfall, the IMD has warned of fresh weather activity across the country in the coming days due to incoming western disturbances.

According to the IMD report, "Two western disturbances are set to impact northwest India this week, with peak activity expected on 7th & 8th April. Isolated heavy rainfall is likely over the Kashmir Valley on 7th April."

The department also said that several parts of Northeast India are likely to see continued rainfall over the next five days.

"Scattered to Fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning gusty winds (speed reaching 30-40 kmph) likely over Northeast India during the next 5 days. Isolated heavy rainfall likely over Arunachal Pradesh on 05th, 06th, 08th & 09th; Assam & Meghalaya on 07th, 09th & 11th April. Isolated light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds (speed reaching 30-50 kmph) likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Kerala & Mahe, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Rayalaseema, Telangana and Karnataka during the next 5 days. Isolated heavy rainfall likely over ghat areas of Tamil Nadu, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and Kerala & Mahe on 05th & 06th April."

The IMD further said that parts of North India are also likely to experience unstable weather conditions.

"Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall/snowfall with thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds (speed reaching 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 Kmph) likely over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on 05th & 06th; Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall with isolated thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds (speed reaching 30-50 kmph gusting to 60 Kmph) likely over Uttar Pradesh on 05th; Punjab and Rajasthan on 06th April."

Earlier on Saturday, the IMD had issued an orange warning for several states, forecasting widespread hailstorms, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.

The warning covers Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and other regions. These areas are likely to see intense weather activity, including hailstorms and winds reaching speeds of 60-70 kmph over the next 24 hours, the IMD said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
In Chennai, we've already had some heavy spells. Good that IMD is giving a heads-up for the ghat areas in TN. Traffic on the Ooty and Kodaikanal routes might get affected. Drive carefully!
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Aman W
The frequency of these western disturbances seems higher this year. While the rain is welcome for water tables, the intensity with hail and strong winds is worrying for crops and infrastructure.
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Sarah B
Reading this from Dehradun. The alert for Uttarakhand is spot on—the sky has been looking very ominous since morning. Hope the pilgrims heading to Char Dham yatra are monitoring these updates closely.
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Vikram M
Good to see detailed forecasts. But I wish the state disaster management authorities would be more proactive in sending SMS alerts to citizens in the affected districts, not just rely on news articles.
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Kavya N
Assam and Meghalaya getting more rain... hope it doesn't lead to flooding like last year. The Brahmaputra levels need to be watched. Our meteorological department is doing a decent job with these granular warnings.

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