- By Nidhi Giri
- Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
IMD Weather Update: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heat waves are likely to occur in some areas of Telangana, Rayalaseema, Central Maharashtra, North Interior Karnataka, Marathwada, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Rajasthan, and Jharkhand between April 15 and 20. Heat waves may peak at different times in different areas.
IMD has issued a warning of a severe heat wave in many areas of Maharashtra over the next few days, prompting the State Emergency Operations Center to urge citizens to take necessary precautions. According to weather forecasts, temperatures are expected to rise significantly in many parts of the state during this period.
Hot and humid weather is expected in Central Maharashtra till April 18, Marathwada between April 16 and 18, Vidarbha till April 18 and 19, and some areas of Konkan till April 17.
Rain Forecast For Northeast India
In Northeast India, IMD has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura between April 15 and 18. Heavy rain is also possible in some areas during this period.
Officials have urged residents to follow safety guidelines and take necessary precautions during heatwave conditions. Earlier on Wednesday, the IMD's morning bulletin forecast weather changes in many parts of the country, warning of hot and humid weather for several parts of the country.
According to IMD, several regions of Karnataka are also set to witness light to moderate rainfall for the next few days. The weather department asserted that the rainfall will reduce the temperature by two to four degrees Celsius, providing relief from the heat. The change in weather will also lead to waterlogging in several regions, leading to inconveniences to the residents. The weather department has advised the residents to follow the guidelines and limit their outings to avoid any inconveniences.
While providing details, the IMD stated that several regions, including Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, and Kodagu, are likely to witness rainfall in the night hours. Along with rain, the residents of these regions are also expected to receive thunderstorms and lightning. Apart from this, light rain may also occur in Mysuru and Mandya, giving short relief from the rising heat.