Sun Apr 27 01:00:00 UTC 2025: ## IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall, Hailstorms, and Heatwave Across India

**New Delhi, April 26** – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting widespread heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hailstorms across several parts of the country over the next seven days. While some regions will experience relief from the scorching heat, others will continue to grapple with heatwaves.

The IMD anticipates hailstorm activity in Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Vidarbha between April 26th and 28th. Wind speeds of 50-60 km/h are expected in these areas until May 1st. Light rain and thunderstorms are also forecast for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir on April 26th and 27th.

Conversely, a heatwave is predicted for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, western Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh from April 26th to May 1st. Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh are expected to experience humid and hot conditions. Rajasthan is also bracing for hot nights from April 26th to 29th.

Northeast India is likely to receive heavy rainfall. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura can expect light to moderate rain and strong winds (40-60 km/h) for the next seven days. Very heavy rainfall is predicted for Assam and Meghalaya on April 26th and 27th, with heavy rainfall expected in Arunachal Pradesh during the same period. Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura are under a heavy rainfall warning for April 28th and 29th.

Southern India, including Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry, will experience light to moderate rainfall, with Kerala anticipating heavy rainfall. The IMD advises citizens to stay updated on localized forecasts.

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