45°C to thunderstorms in hours — India's wild weather swing captured in stunning visuals

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist in many northern and central states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, causing harsh daytime conditions

Akola reported the country’s highest temperature of 46.9°C, highlighting extreme heat conditions affecting several regions and increasing risks for outdoor travel and daily activities.

IMD has issued heatwave to severe heatwave alerts for several states, including Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, warning of continued high temperatures.

Parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are likely to experience warm nights, giving little relief as temperatures remain high even after sunset.

IMD predicts a fall of 2–5°C in maximum temperatures across several regions, including northwest and central India, bringing gradual relief from ongoing severe heat conditions.

Isolated hailstorms are forecast over Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand, which may damage crops, vehicles and create unsafe travel conditions in affected areas. (REPRESTATIVE PHOTO)

Wind speeds of 50–70 kmph and thundersqualls are likely in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha, which may disrupt transport, power supply and outdoor activities.

Northeast India is expected to receive widespread rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning till early May, affecting normal life and travel across the region.

States like Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh are expected to see light to moderate rain with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds throughout the week.

Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura may witness heavy to very heavy rainfall, increasing chances of waterlogging and travel disruptions. (REPRESTATIVE PHOTO)