The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and isolated hailstorms over East Central and adjoining Eastern India, including Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Odisha, with peak intensity expected over select regions. Meanwhile, the ongoing spell of heatwave conditions over interior Odisha is likely to ease, bringing some relief to residents. Here are the details
Rainfall and Thunderstorm Forecast Across Central and Eastern India
A wind confluence from the Bay of Bengal over central and eastern India is expected to bring light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30-60 kmph). The key affected areas and dates are as follows:
|
Region |
Rainfall/Thunderstorm Dates |
Special Notes |
|
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim |
March 20–22 |
Isolated to scattered rainfall with thunder and winds |
|
March 21–22 |
Rain, lightning, and gusty winds expected |
|
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East & West Madhya Pradesh |
March 19–22 / March 20–21 |
Light to moderate showers with winds |
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Chhattisgarh |
March 19–22 |
Thunderstorms likely |
|
Vidarbha |
March 21–22 |
Thunderstorm and lightning forecast |
Further east, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall is predicted over Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha between March 20 and 22, with wind speeds reaching 40-60 kmph. The possibility of isolated hailstorms is also high in the following areas:
|
Region |
Hailstorm Forecast Dates |
|
Jharkhand |
March 20 |
|
Gangetic West Bengal |
March 20–21 |
|
Bihar |
March 21–22 |
|
Odisha |
March 20–22 |
North-Eastern States to Witness Rainfall and Snowfall
A cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam is expected to influence the weather across the northeastern states. IMD forecasts:
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Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall over Arunachal Pradesh for the next five days.
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Isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura during the same period.
Temperature Trends: Warming Up in Some Regions, Cooling Down in Others
The temperature forecast shows mixed trends across India:
|
Region |
Temperature Trend |
|
Northwest India |
Rise by 2-3°C over next 3 days, stable thereafter |
|
Central India, Maharashtra |
Stable for 24 hours, then drop by 2-4°C over next 2–5 days |
|
East India |
No change for 3 days, then drop by 3–5°C |
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Stable for 4 days, then rise by 2–3°C |
Heatwave and Humidity Alerts
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Interior Odisha may continue to experience heatwave conditions on March 19.
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Hot and humid conditions are likely to prevail over coastal Gujarat for the next two days and interior Karnataka between March 19 and 20.
Delhi-NCR Weather Outlook (March 19–21, 2025)
The Delhi NCR region will witness mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with strong surface winds and mild mist in the mornings.
|
Date |
Weather |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Wind Speed & Direction |
|
March 19 |
Partly cloudy, morning mist |
31–33 |
15–17 |
08–18 kmph NNW to NW |
|
March 20 |
Partly cloudy, morning mist |
33–35 |
17–19 |
08–18 kmph NE to NW |
|
March 21 |
Mainly clear, morning mist |
32–34 |
17–19 |
06–12 kmph N to NW |
India is set to experience a mixed bag of weather, from thunderstorms and hailstorms in the east to hot and humid spells in the west. IMD advises farmers, commuters, and residents in the affected regions to stay alert and follow weather updates closely. As the seasonal transition continues, the coming days promise both relief and challenges across different parts of the country.
