Most parts of India will continue to experience a surge in temperatures in the coming days of the week, with 4-6°C above normal over many parts of Northwest India and 2-4°C above normal over Central India.
"Northwest India recorded 12.1 per cent less rainfall, while East and Northeast India saw a massive 86.2 per cent shortfall. Central India also witnessed the decline, with rainfall plunging 79.4 per cent below normal," Jenamani said.
Dense fog and cold wave warnings have been issued for Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and other areas. A fresh Western disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from the night of 30th January, 2026. Local people have suffered crop damage, including to potato and garlic crops, due
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Severe heatwave conditions were reported at a few places in West Rajasthan, with isolated areas experiencing extreme temperatures. According to the weather department, the highest maximum temperature reported over the plains of the country was Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan) at 48.0 degrees Celsi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted a high-pressure gradient over northwest India, which triggered strong dust-raising winds that affected Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and north Rajasthan.
Brace for a hotter-than-usual summer, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted nearly double the number of heatwave days across Northwest India.
The Meteorological Department also noted that a major cloud mass, associated with a western disturbance, is moving away from the Indian region. As a result, weather activity is expected to reduce from today in northwest India.
Northwest India is set to experience light to moderate rainfall and a gradual rise in temperatures over the coming week, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).