India Weather Forecast: IMD Warns of Heavy Rain & Heatwave Across States for Next 7 Days

India faces a sharp weather contrast over the next week, with some states bracing for very heavy rain while others remain stuck in severe heat. The India Meteorological Department expects a western disturbance to trigger this split pattern, bringing relief to a few regions but leaving many areas under a punishing heatwave.

The same system that may cool parts of North India will not help everyone at once. Heatwave conditions still dominate several states, where temperatures hover in the mid-40s and daily life slows down. Even as some cities look to the sky for clouds and storms, others prepare for yet more dry, hot days.

India Weather Update For Next 7 Days: split forecast, storms and heatwave

Electricity use highlights how intense the heat has become. India's power demand has climbed to a record 256.11 GW, as homes, shops and offices run fans, coolers and air-conditioners for longer hours. The spike underlines how widespread the hot spell is, stretching from northern plains to coastal and inland belts.

The IMD expects the weather pattern to change from 28 April, led by an incoming western disturbance. Forecasters say this system should bring rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across many northwestern parts of the country. In some pockets, showers could turn heavy to very heavy, offering a sharp but uneven temperature drop.

This relief, however, is likely to feel incomplete. While some districts may see a quick fall in daytime heat, others could experience only a slight dip. The IMD notes that the next few days will still be tough, and any cooling will come in phases rather than as a uniform shift across India.

India Weather Update For Next 7 Days: city-wise temperatures and heatwave alerts

Large parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi continue to face intense heat until the rains spread. Banda in Uttar Pradesh has already recorded a scorching 46.6°C, among the highest readings so far. Delhi also remains much hotter than normal, with a yellow alert in force as maximum temperatures stay near 42-44°C.

Other regions are also feeling the strain. Odisha's western belt, including Jharsuguda, Sonepur, Titlagarh and Sambalpur, reports temperatures between 43°C and 44.8°C. Tamil Nadu is seeing extended hot conditions, with many locations above 38°C and coastal humidity adding to discomfort. In Kerala, Palakkad and Kollam have touched about 39-40°C, under a yellow alert for heat and humidity.

Hill states, often seen as cooler refuges, are not spared either. Parts of Himachal Pradesh such as Una, Dharamshala, Kangra, Kullu and Mandi have a heatwave warning, unusual for this time. Uttarakhand's Dehradun and Pantnagar are above 39°C, and heat has already forced school closures in some areas as a precaution.

Below is a snapshot of key locations from the India weather update for the next 7 days, showing present heat and expected relief.

The IMD has urged people, especially in the worst-hit zones, to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours. Avoiding long exposure, drinking enough water and limiting outdoor work during the hottest part of the day are key steps. Authorities also watch for any rise in heat-related illness as temperatures stay high.

This is not just a North India weather story. Odisha's industrial clusters, Tamil Nadu's coastal districts and Kerala's humid interiors all report temperatures above comfort levels. Meanwhile, northwest India prepares for strong winds, sudden showers and localised heavy downpours as the western disturbance moves across from 28 April.

Over the next week, India's weather is set to be both hot and wet, depending on where people live. Some regions will see the heat relent as storms build, while others keep facing mid-40s temperatures and dry skies. The forecast underlines a clear split: relief for a few, and extended heatwave pressure for many others.