Heatwave today: Mercury hits 40°C in Delhi, multiple states on IMD's alert; orange warning for rains in J&K, Himachal
Mint·6h ago·Cautionary
What Happened
India Meteorological Department issued heatwave alerts across Central, East, and Peninsular India with mercury reaching 40°C in Delhi. Orange alert declared for rains in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh with isolated hailstorms predicted. Heavy rainfall, lightning, and thunderstorms expected in Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh through April 19-22.
Key Entities
India Meteorological DepartmentDelhiJammu and KashmirHimachal PradeshSikkimAssamMeghalayaArunachal Pradesh