India is witnessing sharp weather contrasts on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as several western states continue to battle severe heatwave conditions while northern hill regions prepare for rainfall, hailstorms and isolated snowfall. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), unstable atmospheric conditions are developing across the country due to the interaction between western disturbances and dry northwestern winds. Rajasthan’s Barmer recorded one of the highest temperatures in India at 45.7°C, while Srinagar remained relatively cool at 18°C during daytime hours. Meteorologists say thunderstorms, gusty winds and sudden weather changes are expected in many states throughout the week.
Minimum Temperature: 29°C
Maximum Temperature: 40°C
Sunset: 07:02 PM
Dry air likely during daytime hours
Heat discomfort expected in afternoon hours
Minimum Temperature: 28°C
Maximum Temperature: 36°C
Coastal humidity likely above 70%
Isolated thunderstorm activity possible
Light sea breeze expected during evening hours
Minimum Temperature: 30°C
Maximum Temperature: 35°C
Sunrise: 06:05 AM
Sunset: 07:04 PM
Minimum Temperature: 25°C
Maximum Temperature: 39°C
Wind Speed: 6.29 kmph
Clear skies expected during daytime
Karnataka is expected to witness mixed weather conditions across different regions.
Minimum Temperature: 22°C
Maximum Temperature: 34°C
Interior Karnataka may witness gusty winds .
Rainfall activity expected in southern districts.
Coastal Karnataka likely to remain humid.
Several parts of Uttar Pradesh are likely to see rising temperatures this week.
Minimum Temperature: 26°C
Maximum Temperature: 37°C
Heatwave conditions possible later this week
Dry daytime winds expected
Western UP may witness isolated thunderstorms
Rajasthan continues to remain one of the hottest regions in the country.
Minimum Temperature: 29°C
Maximum Temperature: 42°C
Barmer recorded 45.7°C on Sunday
heatwave conditions continue
Authorities advising reduced outdoor movement during peak afternoon hours.
Experts say dry north western winds and cloudless skies are intensifying the heat across western India.
Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a completely different weather pattern compared to western India.
Minimum Temperature: 10°C
Maximum Temperature: 18°C
Rain alerts active
Snowfall possible in higher.
Tourist advisories issued for mountain travel.
Punjab is likely to witness changing weather conditions from today .
Minimum Temperature: 26°C
Maximum Temperature: 39°C
Thunderstorms expected from Monday.
Gusty evening winds likely.
Four-day wet spell predicted in several areas .
Minimum Temperature: 30°C
Maximum Temperature: 45°C
Dry weather .
Heatwave warning this week.
Meteorologists say several weather factors are contributing to the rapid rise in temperatures across India this May.
Hot and dry winds coming from northwest India are increasing temperature of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Climate experts say that the weather around the world is changing and this is also a reason why it is really hot during this time.
People who study the weather think that all these things together are making the air in our country very unstable. This is causing hot weather in western India and big storms with hail and even snow in the hills, in the north.
| Region/State | Temperature/Weather | Key Update |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi-NCR | 29°C – 40°C | Hot and dry conditions, afternoon heat discomfort |
| Mumbai | 30°C – 35°C | Humid weather with warm evenings |
| Chennai | 28°C – 36°C | High humidity, chance of isolated thunderstorms |
| Hyderabad | 25°C – 39°C | Clear skies with warm daytime conditions |
| Bengaluru/Karnataka | 22°C – 34°C | Gusty winds and rainfall likely in southern districts |
| Uttar Pradesh | 26°C – 37°C | Heatwave conditions may intensify later this week |
| Rajasthan | 29°C – 42°C | Severe heatwave continues, Barmer touched 45.7°C |
| Ahmedabad/Gujarat | 30°C – 45°C | Extreme heat and dry weather warning |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 10°C – 18°C | Rain alert with possible snowfall in higher reaches |
| Punjab/Chandigarh | 26°C – 39°C | Thunderstorms and wet spell forecast for several areas |
| IMD Nationwide Alert | Mixed weather conditions | Heatwave in west India, storms and rain in northern states |
| Safety Advisory | Public precautions | Stay hydrated, avoid afternoon sun and drive carefully during storms |
| City/Region | May 13 | May 14 | May 15 | May 16 | May 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi-NCR | 41°C, Hot & Dry | 40°C, Heatwave | 39°C, Dusty Winds | 38°C, Thunderstorm Chance | 37°C, Slight Relief |
| Mumbai | 35°C, Humid | 34°C, Sunny | 34°C, Humid | 33°C, Cloudy | 33°C, Warm Evening |
| Chennai | 36°C, Humid | 35°C, Thunderstorm | 35°C, Cloudy | 36°C, Hot | 35°C, Humid |
| Hyderabad | 39°C, Sunny | 40°C, Hot | 39°C, Dry | 38°C, Thunderstorm Chance | 37°C, Warm |
| Bengaluru | 33°C, Rain Chance | 32°C, Cloudy | 31°C, Rain | 32°C, Pleasant | 31°C, Light Showers |
| Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) | 38°C, Hot | 39°C, Dry Winds | 40°C, Heatwave Risk | 39°C, Cloudy | 38°C, Thunderstorm Chance |
| Rajasthan (Jaipur) | 43°C, Severe Heat | 44°C, Heatwave | 45°C, Extreme Heat | 44°C, Dry Winds | 42°C, Slight Relief |
| Ahmedabad/Gujarat | 45°C, Heatwave | 44°C, Dry | 45°C, Extreme Heat | 43°C, Hot Winds | 42°C, Hot |
| Jammu & Kashmir (Srinagar) | 19°C, Rain | 18°C, Thunderstorm | 17°C, Snow in Higher Areas | 20°C, Cloudy | 21°C, Pleasant |
| Punjab (Chandigarh) | 38°C, Thunderstorm | 37°C, Rain | 36°C, Cloudy | 37°C, Warm | 38°C, Sunny |
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