A slightly cooler-than-usual start to April is on the cards as back-to-back western disturbances are set to influence weather conditions across Northwest India, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The twin systems are expected to bring widespread cloud cover, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds over several states through the coming days.
The first spell of active weather is forecast to peak around April 3–4, followed by another round beginning April 7. These systems are likely to impact regions including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
The IMD has warned of intense weather activity in parts of the Kashmir Valley, with isolated heavy rainfall likely on April 3 and 4. Hailstorms are also expected in scattered pockets, particularly across Jammu and Kashmir on April 4, 7, and 8.
Similar hailstorm activity is anticipated in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, East Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh on April 4. Alongside rainfall, strong winds are expected to sweep across the region. Thundersqualls with wind speeds reaching 50–60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph, are likely over several northern states, including Delhi and adjoining areas.
For Delhi, the IMD has forecast a predominantly cloudy week, punctuated by brief spells of light rain and thunderstorms, particularly during afternoons and evenings.
On Saturday, April 4, the capital is expected to witness a generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of very light rain or drizzle, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph. A yellow alert has been issued for the day.
Conditions on Sunday (April 5) are likely to remain similar, with cloudy skies and chances of light rain, though no official alert has been issued. April 6 may offer brief relief with partly cloudy skies, before another spell of rain and cloud cover returns on April 7 and 8.
The IMD has indicated that partly cloudy conditions may persist in the capital until April 10, helping keep temperatures in check during the first half of the month.
Weather conditions could also play a minor role in sporting events. There is a possibility of rain briefly interrupting the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday. However, a complete washout appears unlikely, according to weather observers.
Overall, the twin western disturbances are expected to bring a refreshing dip in temperatures and much-needed moisture to the region, even as authorities advise caution due to gusty winds and localized hailstorms.
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