Thunderstorms Sweep MP and Rajasthan, Drop Temperatures by 10°C; Flight Operations Disrupted in Delhi, Storm Alert Issued for 25 States

Severe Weather Hits Central and Northern India, IMD Warns of Gusty Winds and Hailstorms

New Delhi, May 4 Intense thunderstorms and rain lashed several parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan on Saturday, causing a sharp 10°C drop in temperatures across major districts. Cities including Bhopal, Itarsi, Chhindwara, and Seoni witnessed strong winds, lightning, and heavy downpours, disrupting daily life and offering a brief reprieve from the heatwave-like conditions earlier in the week.

Delhi Flights Delayed Amid Storm; IMD Issues Storm Alert for 25 States

In the National Capital, a combination of high-velocity winds and heavy rain affected flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport, with delays reported for nearly two hours. The stormy weather is part of a larger weather system currently impacting large parts of north and central India.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather warning for 25 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh, forecasting strong thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds up to 70 km/h. Hailstorms are likely in eastern Rajasthan, Bihar, and parts of eastern Madhya Pradesh.

Three-Day Weather Forecast: More Storms, Rain, and Hail Ahead

May 5:

• Thunderstorms and rain in Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi

• Hail and strong winds likely in central MP

May 6:

• Heavy rainfall and storms in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh

• Weather deterioration expected in Karnataka and Kerala

May 7:

• Hail and thunderstorms forecast for Gujarat, Maharashtra, and southern India

• Heavy rain likely in northeastern states

Residents are advised to take precautions, especially in storm-prone districts, as the IMD continues to monitor the shifting patterns of this unseasonal weather.