India is seeing two very different weather situations at the same time. While parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are facing severe heat, several other regions are under rain, thunderstorm, lightning and hailstorm alerts. The India Meteorological Department has warned that the coming few days may bring heatwave conditions in western and central India, storms in northwest India, and heavy rain in the northeast, east and southern states.
Region Wise Weather Update
- Thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely over northwest India between 11 and 15 May.
IMD has said that isolated thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds with speeds of around 40–60 kmph are likely over parts of northwest India. This includes areas such as Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and the hill states. - Heatwave conditions will continue in parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
Western India remains under strong heat stress. IMD has warned of heatwave conditions in isolated pockets of West Rajasthan and Gujarat from 11 to 17 May, and over East Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh from 12 to 15 May. - Barmer in Rajasthan recorded one of the highest temperatures.
According to IMD’s 11 May update, Barmer recorded 46.8°C, making it one of the hottest places in the country. Many areas in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Marathwada, Vidarbha and West Madhya Pradesh recorded maximum temperatures of 42°C and above. - Gujarat is also facing extreme heat.
Ahmedabad recorded 43.3°C on Sunday, while Kandla touched 45.2°C, Surendranagar recorded 45°C, Rajkot 44.3°C, and Amreli 44.1°C. IMD has warned that temperatures in Gujarat may rise by 2–3°C over the next five days before any fall is seen. - Delhi-NCR may get temporary relief from rain and cloud cover.
Delhi and nearby areas are expected to see light rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. IMD’s regional forecast said Delhi-NCR could experience winds of 30–50 kmph along with light rain and thunderstorms. This may keep the temperature slightly lower for a short period, but the relief may not last long.
- Haryana remains hot despite storm warnings.
Haryana is also under a thunderstorm and gusty wind alert till around 14 May. However, the heat remains strong. Faridabad recorded the season’s highest temperature at 45.2°C, showing that storm activity may not fully break the heatwave pattern. - Hailstorm warning has been issued for hill states.
IMD has warned of hailstorm activity over Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh on 11 and 12 May, and over Uttarakhand on 12 and 13 May. Hailstorms can damage crops, orchards, vehicles, weak rooftops and exposed livestock. - Dust storms are likely in Rajasthan.
West Rajasthan may see dust storms on 11 May, while East Rajasthan may see dust storm activity on 11 and 12 May. This can reduce visibility and affect road movement, especially on highways and open stretches. - Odisha and Assam recorded heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours.
IMD reported heavy to very heavy rainfall of 7–20 cm at isolated places over Odisha. Bhuban in Odisha recorded 13 cm, while Tinsukia in Assam recorded 7 cm of rainfall.
- Northeast India may see heavy to very heavy rain from 13 May onward.
Assam and Meghalaya are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall between 13 and 17 May. Arunachal Pradesh may see heavy rainfall from 13 to 16 May, with very heavy rainfall possible on 17 May. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura may receive heavy rain between 15 and 17 May. - East India will remain stormy.
Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to see rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. IMD has warned of wind speeds of 40–60 kmph in some parts of east India. Bihar may also see isolated hailstorm activity on 12 May. - South India may receive rain due to a low-pressure system.
A low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal near the north Sri Lanka coast is likely to influence rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. IMD has said the system may become more marked in the next 48 hours. - Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are likely to see heavy rainfall later this week.
Isolated heavy rainfall is likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal and South Interior Karnataka on 15 and 16 May, while Kerala and Mahe may see heavy rainfall from 14 to 17 May. - Telangana may see isolated rain or thundershowers.
IMD Hyderabad’s update for 11 May said that light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely at isolated places over Telangana. No major change in maximum temperature is expected for the next two days, followed by a gradual rise of 2–3°C over the next four days.
What is Causing This Mixed Weather?
- The current weather is being shaped by several systems at once.
- A low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal is bringing moisture towards south and east India.
- A western disturbance is affecting northwest India, which is why Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and the hill states are seeing thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
- Local heating in central and western India is adding to the heatwave situation, especially in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada and parts of Maharashtra.
- Moisture flow from the Bay of Bengal is helping rainfall activity in the northeast and eastern states.
India is witnessing a mixed weather pattern as of 11 May 2026. While Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh are under heatwave alert, Delhi-NCR and northwest India may see thunderstorms and gusty winds. Northeast and South India are also likely to receive heavy rainfall in the coming days due to active pre-monsoon weather systems.