Twin Western Disturbances to Trigger Prolonged Spell of Rain, Hailstorms, and Gusty Winds Across Northwest India

The twin systems are likely to bring widespread cloud cover, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds across several northern states. Peak activity is forecast around April 3-4, followed by another round beginning April 7, indicating a prolonged period of unsettled weather.

The IMD has warned of active weather conditions, particularly across the Himalayan belt and adjoining plains, with the possibility of hailstorms in isolated areas. “Isolated heavy rainfall [is] expected over Kashmir Valley on April 3 & 4,” the department said, highlighting the most intense spell early in the week. Another western disturbance is expected to impact the region shortly after, with the IMD noting that a fresh system is likely to affect Northwest India from April 7.

Hailstorm activity, though scattered, could be significant. The IMD stated that such conditions are likely over Jammu and Kashmir on April 4, 7, and 8. Similar weather is expected in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, East Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh on April 4.

Strong winds are also expected to accompany these systems. According to the IMD, thundersqualls with wind speeds reaching 50–60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph, are likely over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh on April 4.

In the national capital, the week is likely to remain largely cloudy, with brief spells of light rain and thunderstorms, particularly during afternoons and evenings. For Saturday, April 4, the IMD has forecast a “generally cloudy sky” with “one or two spells of very light rain or drizzle accompanied by thunderstorm/lightning and strong surface winds” of 30-40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph. A yellow alert has been issued for the day.

Similar conditions are expected on Sunday, April 5, with cloudy skies and a chance of very light rain, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds of 20–30 kmph, gusting to 40 kmph. No alert has been issued for the day.

A brief respite is likely on April 6 with partly cloudy skies. However, cloud cover and light rain are expected to return on April 7 and 8, with the IMD forecasting one or two spells of very light to light rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph.

The evolving weather pattern underscores a prolonged phase of instability across Northwest India, with consecutive western disturbances sustaining rainfall, storm activity, and fluctuating temperatures over the region.