Skymet Weather Forecast April 22: Heatwave in Vidarbha, Heavy Rain in Northeast India

By: Mahesh Palawat | Edited By: Arti Kumari
Apr 22, 2026, 11:45 AM
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Key Takeaways:

  • Multiple cyclonic circulations active over eastern and central India
  • Heavy rain likely over Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh
  • Light rain expected in Kerala, Sikkim, coastal Karnataka and islands
  • Heat wave conditions to impact north, central and eastern India till April 24

The weather systems over the country:

A cyclonic circulation is over West Bengal at 1.5 km above mean sea level and another over Gangetic West Bengal at 0.9 km above mean sea level.

A cyclonic circulation is over north Chhattisgarh at 0.9 km above mean sea level.

A cyclonic circulation is over Telangana at 1.5 km above mean sea level.

A trough is extending from north Chhattisgarh to Comorin area across Telangana, interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu at 0.9 km above mean sea level.

An anti-cyclone over interior Maharashtra and adjoining Telangana and north interior Karnataka between 3.1 and 5.8 km above mean sea level persists.

A fresh western disturbance will approach the western Himalayas on April 23.

Weather activities during the last 24 hours:

Light to moderate rain with a few heavy spells occurred over Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Light to moderate rain occurred over the rest of Northeast India, south Chhattisgarh, Kerala, parts of Maharashtra and southern Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Light rain and thunderstorms occurred over southeast Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, north Maharashtra, coastal Karnataka, and Jharkhand.

Weather in the next 24 hours:

Light to moderate rain with a few heavy spells are possible over Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Light to moderate rain may occur over the rest of Northeast India, Sikkim, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Kerala and parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Light rain and thunderstorms may occur over south Maharashtra, Kashmir, and coastal Karnataka.

Heat wave conditions are expected over parts of Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, east Rajasthan, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh between April 22 and 24. Over west Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha between April 23 and 24.

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Mahesh Palawat
Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change
Mr. Palawat, Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change, is a former Air Force boxer and a passionate weather enthusiast. Dedicated to tracking and predicting weather for the benefit of farmers and the general public, he has been an integral part of Skymet since its inception.
FAQ

Yes. Delhi is under a heatwave alert from April 21 to April 24, 2026, along with Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, and East Rajasthan.

Yes. Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are likely to receive light to moderate rain with heavy spells. The rest of Northeast India may also receive light to moderate rainfall.

Rain and thunderstorm activity is expected over Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, coastal Karnataka, Marathwada, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Disclaimer: This content is based on meteorological interpretation and climatological datasets assessed by Skymet’s forecasting team. While we strive to maintain scientific accuracy, weather patterns may evolve due to dynamic atmospheric conditions. This assessment is intended for informational purposes and should not be considered an absolute or guaranteed prediction.

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