Weather Forecast April 24: Delhi, Haryana, Punjab Face Heat Wave; Kerala, Northeast Get Rain

By: Mahesh Palawat | Edited By: Arti Kumari
Apr 23, 2026, 2:15 PM
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Key Takeaways:

  • Western Disturbance active over northern latitudes.
  • Rain likely over Northeast India, Kerala and parts of central India.
  • Heat wave conditions likely over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
  • Warm night conditions expected over Delhi region till April 25.

The Weather Systems Over the Country

The Western Disturbance is seen as a trough in middle tropospheric westerly winds, with its axis at 5.8 km above mean sea level along longitude 52°E to the north of latitude 32°N.

A trough/wind discontinuity extends from Marathwada to the area across Interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema and Tamil Nadu at 0.9 km above mean sea level.

A cyclonic circulation is over Meghalaya and adjoining areas.

Another cyclonic circulation is over Southwest Rajasthan and adjoining Pakistan.

Cyclonic circulation is over North Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas at 1.5 km above mean sea level.

An anti-cyclone continues to persist over Interior Maharashtra and adjoining Telangana and North Interior Karnataka, now lies over central parts of South Madhya Pradesh and adjoining areas between 3.1 and 5.8 km above mean sea level.

Weather Activities During the Last 24 Hours

Light to moderate rain occurred over Northeast India and Sikkim, South Chhattisgarh and parts of South Madhya Maharashtra.

Light rain occurred over South Tamil Nadu, North Interior Karnataka and Madhya Maharashtra.

Weather Forecast During the next 24 hours:

Light to moderate rain may occur over Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Nagaland.

Isolated light rain is possible over Jammu Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad.

Light rain is possible over Kerala, South Chhattisgarh, parts of Odisha and Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada.

Heat wave conditions may occur in isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on April 24 and 25, over West Uttar Pradesh during April 23 to 25, over East Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh during April 23 to 26.

Isolated pockets of Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand may also witness heat wave conditions.

Warm night conditions are expected in isolated pockets of Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi between April 23 and 25.

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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

Northeast states, Kerala, South Chhattisgarh and parts of Maharashtra may receive rain.

Yes, isolated heat wave conditions are likely on April 24 and 25.

Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi may witness warm nights till April 25.

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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