Unseasonal rain in India: How long will it continue? Check IMD forecast on rainfall and heatwave

Unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms have been affecting several parts of India, raising concerns among residents and farmers alike. Based on the latest weather update, this unsettled weather is expected to continue for the next 3 to 5 days, with different regions experiencing varying intensity.

Rainfall Forecast India: Key Dates to Watch

According to current forecasts:

• April 8: Peak activity with widespread rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms across north, east and central India
• April 9–10: Continued scattered to moderate rainfall in many regions
• April 11 onwards: A fresh western disturbance may again bring rain, especially in northern regions

Overall, rain and storm activity is likely till around April 11–12, after which conditions should gradually stabilise in most areas.

North India Weather: Rain, Thunderstorms and Hail Alert

States like Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are seeing:

• Light to moderate rainfall
• Thunderstorms with gusty winds (up to 60 km/h)
• Isolated hailstorms (especially on April 8)

Rainfall will reduce after April 9, but another weather system may bring fresh showers from April 11.

East India Weather Update: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain

Eastern states including West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha are experiencing:

• Thunderstorms with strong winds (up to 80 km/h)
• Isolated heavy rainfall
• Hailstorm activity in some areas

Rain will continue till April 10, with intensity gradually decreasing after that.

Northeast India Rain Forecast: Wet Spell for 5 Days

The northeast region (Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, etc.) is likely to see:

• Continuous rainfall for the next 5 days
• Thunderstorms and gusty winds
• Heavy rain in isolated areas on April 9–10 and April 12

This region will remain the most consistently affected.

Central India Weather: Short Spell of Rain

Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will see:

• Rain and thunderstorms mainly on April 8–9
• Hailstorm chances on April 8

Conditions are expected to improve quickly after April 9.

Why Is This Unseasonal Rain Happening?

Multiple weather systems are active at the same time, including:

• A western disturbance over north Pakistan and Jammu & Kashmir
• Cyclonic circulations over Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh
• An east-west trough stretching across northern India

These combined systems are causing widespread instability in the atmosphere.

Temperature Outlook: Heat to Return Soon

• Temperatures will remain normal or slightly below normal for the next 3–4 days
• After April 10–11, temperatures will rise sharply by 4–10°C across many regions
• Heatwave-like conditions may begin to build again in parts of the country

When Will Rain Stop?

• Most regions: Rain likely till April 10–12
• North India: Brief pause, then fresh rain from April 11
• Northeast: Rain continues for up to 5 days

In simple terms, expect a few more days of unstable weather, followed by a gradual return of heat.