According to the Meteorological Department, today, April 18, thunderstorms (with speeds of 40-50 km/h) accompanied by lightning and strong winds are likely in many places, primarily in the Northern Himalayan region, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. There's a possibility of hailstorms in several places in Himachal Pradesh, while Punjab, West Rajasthan, North Interior Karnataka, and Kerala are likely to experience rainfall and strong winds (with speeds of 30-40 km/h). Additionally, some areas in the Northern Himalayan region, West Bengal, and Sikkim might witness heavy rainfall/snowfall.
The onset of heatwaves and hot days has begun, with warm and humid conditions expected in regions like Konkan, Kerala, Mahe, Coastal Karnataka, and others. Today, Odisha is likely to experience intense heat, while different areas in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana may also face heatwaves and warm weather. Furthermore, warm nights are expected in various parts of Madhya Maharashtra.
Due to the sudden onset of intense heat, the temperature in most districts of weather today in Madhya Pradesh has risen above 40 degrees Celsius. This includes cities like Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Balaghat and more. Over the next two days, Madhya Pradesh is expected to experience even more intense heat, with temperatures remaining consistently above 40 degrees Celsius in most districts. After the rainfall last week, many areas are now experiencing humidity and moisture.
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