As widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall sweep across large parts of the country, April 30 is expected to bring a mixed weather pattern, with rising temperatures in northwest India and lingering storm activity across eastern and northeastern regions.
According to the latest forecast, maximum temperatures across the plains of northwestern India, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and parts of Rajasthan, are likely to increase by around 2-3°C.
This marks a brief return of warmer conditions following recent weather disturbances.
However, the situation will differ in parts of Uttar Pradesh, where temperatures are expected to fall by 3-5°C due to continued cloud cover and residual storm activity. Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds may still occur in several districts, offering relief from the intense heat recorded earlier in the week.
In eastern and northeastern India, active weather conditions are likely to persist. States such as West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya may continue to experience moderate to heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning.
These regions have already seen significant rainfall over the past few days, and further showers could lead to localised disruptions.
Central India, including parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, is likely to witness scattered thunderstorm activity, though rainfall intensity is expected to be lower compared to eastern regions.
Meanwhile, southern states such as Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu may see isolated showers, with some areas receiving moderate rainfall.
Despite the rainfall, hot and humid conditions are expected to persist along coastal belts, particularly in Odisha and parts of southern India. The combination of heat and moisture could make conditions uncomfortable in these regions.
Meteorologists describe April 30 as a transition phase, where the effects of recent storm systems begin to weaken in some regions while continuing to influence others. The interplay of these systems is also expected to cause fluctuations in temperature across the country.
Looking ahead, heatwave conditions may begin to redevelop over western parts of Rajasthan in the coming days, signalling that the relief from extreme heat could be temporary.
Overall, April 30 will bring a blend of rising heat in the northwest and continued stormy conditions in the east and northeast, highlighting the dynamic nature of India’s pre-monsoon weather.
