IMD warns of sharp temperature drop and widespread storms till April 6; summer onset likely delayed
A strong western disturbance is set to impact large parts of north and west India, bringing rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms over the coming days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system is expected to peak on April 3 and 4, with heavy rainfall forecast in Jammu and Kashmir and scattered storms across Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR and western Uttar Pradesh.
Experts attribute the intensity to a “U-shaped” jet stream pattern, which is likely to push the weather system deeper into the subcontinent. Central regions, including Madhya Pradesh and parts of Maharashtra, may also witness thunderstorms and lightning until April 6.
The unseasonal activity has already raised concerns among farmers, particularly wheat growers, as crops near harvest stage face potential damage.
Temperatures across northwest India are expected to remain below normal during this period, with meteorologists indicating that peak summer conditions may now set in only after mid-April.
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