India Weather Update: Heatwave, Rain & El Niño Concerns Across Major Regions
Weather conditions across India continue showing rapid changes as rising temperatures, increasing humidity, hailstorms, and pre-monsoon activity affect several regions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), many parts of northern, western, and southern India may continue witnessing unstable weather patterns influenced by seasonal atmospheric changes and growing concerns related to El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean. Meteorologists believe El Niño could impact rainfall distribution, monsoon intensity, and the frequency of heatwave conditions during the coming months.
Today’s Delhi Weather
Temperature: 31°C – 42°C
Current Weather: Heatwave with dusty winds blowing
Sunrise Time: 05:32 AM
Sunset Time: 07:08 PM
Moonrise Time: 10:54 PM
Moonset Time: 08:21 AM
Delhi continues witnessing severe daytime heat, while occasional evening winds may provide temporary relief from high temperatures.
Mumbai Weather Today
Temperature: 30°C – 34°C
Live Weather: Humid with partly cloudy skies
Sunrise: 06:02 AM
Sunset: 07:05 PM
Moonrise: 11:18 PM
Moonset: 09:45 AM
Humidity levels remain high across coastal Maharashtra, while isolated rainfall activity may increase later this month.
Chennai Weather Today
Temperature: 29°C – 38°C
Live Weather: Hot and humid with cloudy intervals
Sunrise: 05:45 AM
Sunset: 06:24 PM
Moonrise: 10:43 PM
Moonset: 09:04 AM
Southern coastal regions continue experiencing moisture-rich winds and rising humidity levels due to changing sea conditions.
Bengaluru Weather Today
Temperature: 22°C – 33°C
Live Weather: Pleasant with chances of evening rain
Sunrise: 05:53 AM
Sunset: 06:32 PM
Moonrise: 10:52 PM
Moonset: 09:10 AM
Bengaluru may continue receiving isolated thunderstorms and cooler evening conditions over the next few days.
Kolkata Weather Today
Temperature: 28°C – 37°C
Live Weather: Humid with thunderstorm possibilities
Sunrise: 04:58 AM
Sunset: 06:10 PM
Moonrise: 10:21 PM
Moonset: 08:02 AM
Eastern India remains under unstable weather conditions, with IMD monitoring thunderstorm activity and strong winds.
IMD Weather Outlook For India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that parts of India may continue experiencing:
- Heatwave conditions across northern and western regions
- Thunderstorms with lightning in eastern and southern states
- Rising humidity levels near coastal areas
- Strong winds and storm activity ahead of the monsoon season
- Possible uneven monsoon patterns influenced by El Niño developments
Weather experts are closely monitoring Pacific Ocean temperature anomalies associated with El Niño, which could significantly influence India’s rainfall distribution, monsoon strength, and summer temperatures in the coming months.
How El Niño Could Impact India
El Niño is a climate pattern caused by the warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. It often weakens the Indian monsoon, reduces rainfall in certain regions, and increases the intensity of heatwave conditions across northwestern parts of India. Meteorologists believe the 2026 monsoon season could witness delayed rainfall activity, irregular monsoon progression, and more frequent extreme weather events if El Niño conditions continue to strengthen further.
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