Weather Update: Yellow alert in Bengaluru; heatwave in Rajasthan; Delhi to get hotter; check out IMD forecast for these states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for 18 districts in Bengaluru for Monday, April 14. According to the weather department, light rains and thunder showers are expected in several parts of the state in the next week.

Yellow alert in these regions

IMD issued a yellow alert in Raichur, Koppal, Gadag, Dharwad, Haveri, Davangere, Shivamogga, Chitradurga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, Ramanagar, Bengaluru Urban, Tumakuru and Kolar.

The weather office has also issued a yellow alert for 15 districts in Bengaluru for Tuesday, April 15.

Delhi weather update

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 21.6 degrees Celsius today, April 14, according to the IMD.

The humidity levels stood at 60 per cent at 8.30 AM.

The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 39 degrees Celsius, the IMD said.

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 176, in the 'moderate' category, at 9 am, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.

An AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor', and 401-500 'severe'.

Heatwave alert

The IMD has predicted heatwave over parts of Northwest India and Gujarat from April 15. Rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, as well as gusty winds over East and adjoining East Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh during the next four to five days are expected.

A fresh spell of heat wave will sweep across western Rajasthan from Monday, according to the IMD, adding that the temperature is expected to rise by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius.

The weather is likely to remain mostly dry for the next few days.

According to the Meteorological Department, a new round of heatwave will start in western Rajasthan from Monday and there is a strong possibility of heat wave on April 15-16.

Weather turmoil set to sweep across MP, warning for farm community

Several districts across Madhya Pradesh are bracing for unseasonal weather conditions, characterised by thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and hailstorms.

The last week was not favourable for farmers in many parts of the state. According to weathermen, a trough associated with the “Western Disturbance” continues to influence the middle to upper tropospheric levels. Adding to the atmospheric instability, a fresh Western Disturbance is expected to impact the Western Himalayan region from April 16, 2025, which may intensify existing weather disturbances.

Farmers have been urged to take precautionary measures to protect crops and equipment, while residents in affected areas are advised to remain vigilant against potential hazards.

With inputs from agencies