Delhi weather update: IMD predicts thunderstorms with light to moderate rain in NCR during next 2 hours

Thunderstorms with light to moderate-intensity rain are likely to occur over and adjoining areas of NCR during the next couple of hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast.

On the other side, IMD predicted heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over East and south Peninsular India during the next 5 days. 

"A spell of rainfall accompanied by isolated thunderstorms/lightning and heavy rainfall is likely over Northeast India from 28-30 April," it said.

According to the IMD, heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will likely prevail in many places over Gangetic West Bengal, in some parts of Odisha, and in isolated pockets over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal during the next 5 days.

Meanwhile, in Himachal Pradesh, according to IMD, thunderstorms, hail, and rainfall are likely to occur in 10 districts of the state during the next 48 hours.

"Thunderstorms with lightning, hail, and strong wind (30-40kmph) are very likely at isolated places over Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una during the next 48 hours," said IMD Shimla.

The IMD has also predicted a fresh spell of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds is likely to occur over the Western Himalayan region from April 26-29 and the plains of Northwest India from April 26-28 and adjoining Central India from April 26-27. Read more