Delhi witnessed clear skies on Friday morning, with the mercury expected to soar later in the day. Maximum temperatures are expected to gradually rise by 3–4 degrees Celsius until April 18, owing to ongoing weather patterns.
Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and other states will see lightning, gusty winds, and rain, as per the IMD.
Clear Skies But Worsen Air Quality
Delhi has started the day with mainly clear skies and will turn partly cloudy by evening. Heatwave conditions are expected in isolated pockets.
The maximum temperature in the national capital is likely to hover between 39 and 41 degrees Celsius on April 18, while the minimum temperature is expected to settle between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius.
Heatwave expected until today
Weather updates indicate a gradual rise in maximum temperatures by 3–4 degree Celsius until today due to current weather patterns. Relief is expected after April 19, as a Western Disturbance is predicted to bring a 2–4 degree Celsius drop in daytime temperatures.
Parts of Delhi are likely to experience heatwave conditions midweek, with daytime temperatures ranging 39 degree Celsius to 41 degree Celsius and night temperatures hovering between 23 degree Celsius and 24 degree Celsius.
Delhi AQI update
Air quality in the capital deteriorated to the 'poor’ category on Friday morning after being in the 'moderate' category last week. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index was recorded at 201 at 8 am on April 18, compared to 191 at the same time on Thursday.
The AQI across Delhi-NCR improved, with levels falling into the ‘satisfactory’ or ‘moderate’ category. Delhi라이브 바카라 24-hour average AQI stood at 204 at 4 pm on April 17. AQI improved in Gurugram and remained at 168, under the 'moderate' category. Noida and Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh recorded AQIs of 169 and 164, respectively. Ghaziabad라이브 바카라 AQI improved to 163, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category.
Weather Forecast Across India:
Isolated areas in Jammu and Kashmir,Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh could witness heavy rainfall, snowfall or hailstorm on Friday. Gangetic West Bengal ,Assam ,Meghalaya ,Nagaland , Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are also very likely to be hit by rainfall today
Some parts of Bihar, Haryana, and Karnataka might witness thundersquall accompanied with lightning and gusting winds speeding up to 70 kmph.
In isolated parts of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, south interior Karnataka, and Kerala might be hit by lightning and gusty winds speeding up to 60 kmph. Similar but milder conditions might persist in some parts of Uttarakhand, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Telangana.
Some areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, and coastal Karnataka might be hit by lightning.
Isolated pockets of Rajasthan are likely to suffer heatwave conditions
Heatwave Alert: Rajasthan and Maharashtra
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for parts of Rajasthan, with daytime temperatures expected to soar above normal levels today. Residents in several districts of the state have been advised to take precautions against heat-related illnesses, as conditions are likely to remain harsh throughout the day.
According to the IMD, the heatwave is being driven by dry northwesterly winds and clear skies, which are contributing to a sharp rise in maximum temperatures. The alert covers western and some central parts of Rajasthan, where mercury levels may cross 45°C in isolated pockets.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra is expected to experience hot and humid weather over the next two to three days. The IMD has predicted that regions including Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada will see elevated humidity levels combined with high temperatures, creating discomfort for residents. like a weather news types
