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IMD warns of thundersqualls, hailstorms across India
08 Apr 2026

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a spell of intense weather across India over the next few days.

The forecast includes rainfall, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and gusty winds in several regions.

An active western disturbance and multiple atmospheric systems are likely to trigger these widespread weather changes across northwest, central, and eastern India from April 8 onward.

Fresh western disturbance to affect western Himalayan region
Upcoming weather changes

The IMD has also predicted that a fresh western disturbance will affect the western Himalayan region from April 11, bringing another spell of weather activity.

Fairly widespread to widespread light-to-moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds is likely over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on April 8.

Wind speeds may reach up to 40-50km/h with gusts up to 60km/h in some regions.

Unstable weather conditions expected in northwest India
Rain forecast

The IMD has also predicted scattered rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and eastern Rajasthan on April 8.

Isolated hailstorm activity is likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, western Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, along with heavy rainfall at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh.

The weather department has warned of thundersqualls reaching wind speeds of 60-70 km/h over Gangetic West Bengal on the same day.

Central India likely to witness unstable weather conditions
Weather instability

Central India is also likely to witness unstable weather conditions.

The IMD has predicted scattered rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds over Madhya Pradesh on April 8.

Isolated hailstorms are also possible in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Day temperatures across northwest, central, and eastern India are expected to remain below normal to near normal for the next five days before gradually rising thereafter.

What to expect in Delhi-NCR?
Regional forecast

For Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), the IMD has predicted generally cloudy conditions with spells of light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds on April 8.

Maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 27-29 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures could range from 16-18 degrees Celsius.