April is known for rising temperatures and pre-monsoon activity across the country. However, this time around, northern parts are still under the grip of winter rains. On the other hand, Peninsular India has already started receiving frequent spells of per-monsoon showers.
In last 24 hours, North and Northeast India have witnessed widespread rain.
Rain in North India
Entire North India, including the three hilly states, has received widespread rain. The plains of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and adjoining areas of Rajasthan and west Uttar Pradesh received good showers in view of the Western Disturbance moving across the region.
In a span of 24 hours from 8.30 am on Friday, Karnal in Haryana recorded 40 mm of rain, while Delhi received 15 mm of rain. Hisar recorded 14 mm, Kurukshetra 10 mm and Rohtak 14 mm of rain. Agra, Aligarh, Meerut and Bareilly received around 10 mm of rainfall.
In Rajasthan, Churu (29 mm), Pilani (28.3 mm), Jaisalmer (10.2 mm) and Jaipur (8.4 mm) also received good showers.
Rain has subsided in Delhi and the plains but the possibility of light activity up in the hills can not be ruled out.
Rain in Northeast India
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and the Northeastern states are also witnessing widespread rainfall activity. In this entire region, rain will continue for another 48 hours and reduce thereafter.
On Friday, Golaghat in Assam received 34 mm of rain, Dibrugarh 7 mm, Tezpur 3 mm, Jorhat 44.3 mm and Silchar 22.2 mm.
In Meghalaya, Cherrapunji recorded 71 mm of rain, while Kohima in Nagaland received 23 mm.
Rain in South India
Light rainfall continues in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and other southern parts of India. With temperatures close to 40 degrees in the interiors, we can expect some pre-monsoon showers on Sunday. The east coast will remain mostly dry. The coastal station of Kerala could receive some light rain.
