North India, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab, is bracing for a potential heatwave in the coming days amid predictions of snowfall in Himachal Pradesh until April 19.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a yellow warning has already been issued across large parts of the country, with a sharp rise in temperatures expected.
The weather monitoring agency forecasted clear skies, dry winds, and the absence of western disturbances as the main drivers of an early and intense rise in temperature.
The next two weeks are expected to see a sharp increase in daytime temperatures, reaching highs between 43 degrees Celsius and 45 degrees Celsius, with multiple areas already witnessing 40-43 degrees Celsius conditions.
Some regions are currently experiencing temperatures 4-8 degrees Celsius above normal, indicating a potentially long and intense summer season ahead. In Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi, the weather is expected to remain partly cloudy for the next two days, with temperatures around 38 degrees Celsius. However, forecasts suggest a sharp rise, with mercury levels possibly reaching up to 44-45 degrees Celsius within the next week.
According to weather agencies, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and parts of southern India are among the worst affected regions, with temperatures already crossing 42 degrees Celsius across several states.
Experts have cautioned that the country may be heading towards an above-normal summer, with persistent and prolonged heatwave conditions in the coming weeks.
Health authorities across the states have issued advisories urging citizens to remain indoors during peak afternoon hours and ensure proper hydration.
Also read: Orange alert for hailstorm in Himachal
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