India is witnessing intense heat conditions across several regions on 30 April 2026, while parts of North and Northeast India are also seeing rain, thunderstorms, and dust storm activity linked to a western disturbance.
New Delhi: India’s weather on 30 April 2026 shows a sharp contrast between extreme heat in central, western and southern regions and unsettled conditions in parts of North India due to an active western disturbance.
Most northern and western plains are experiencing rising temperatures, with several cities nearing or crossing 40°C under clear skies and dry northwesterly winds. Meanwhile, hill states and some eastern regions are seeing rainfall and storm activity.
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Heatwave conditions across india
A heatwave-like situation is developing across Rajasthan, Gujarat, interior Maharashtra, Telangana, and parts of Delhi-NCR. Daytime temperatures are significantly above normal, with dry air and strong solar radiation worsening conditions.
- Rajasthan: up to 44°C in parts
- Gujarat (Ahmedabad region): up to 44°C
- Delhi-NCR: around 37°C, with potential rise above 40°C in coming days
- Punjab and Haryana: up to 39–41°C
- Interior Maharashtra and Telangana: above 40°C in several locations
North India weather: Rain, dust storms, and thunderstorms
A western disturbance is influencing North India, bringing temporary relief in some areas.
- Delhi and NCR: intermittent light rain and dust storm activity in some pockets
- Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh: thunderstorms with gusty winds up to 40–50 km/h
- Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand: light to moderate rain with possible snowfall in higher reaches
- Uttar Pradesh (some regions): thunderstorm activity and gusty winds
East and Northeast India forecast
Eastern India is seeing unstable weather conditions.
- West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand: thunderstorms with heavy rainfall in some areas, winds up to 50–60 km/h
- Northeast India: light to moderate rain with isolated heavy showers between 30 April and 2 May
- Odisha: scattered thunderstorms and light to moderate rain
City-wise temperature update
- Delhi-NCR: 28°C to 37°C, dry heat with brief rain spells and dust winds
- Mumbai: 28°C to 30°C, stable conditions with sea breeze moderation
- Hyderabad: 29°C to 41°C, intense heat and harsh afternoon conditions
- Ahmedabad: 28°C to 44°C, among the hottest cities with extreme heat risk
- Chennai: 29°C to 34°C, humid and warm with sticky conditions
- Bengaluru: Mild to warm conditions with occasional cloud cover
- Punjab: 22°C to 39°C, rising afternoon heat
- Jammu and Kashmir: 6°C to 15°C, cool with light rain in some areas
Heatwave alert regions
High temperature alerts are primarily focused on:
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Delhi-NCR
- Haryana and Punjab
- Telangana and interior Maharashtra
India’s weather pattern on 30 April 2026 is dominated by early summer heat across much of the country, while a western disturbance is simultaneously triggering rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in northern and eastern regions. Temperatures are expected to remain high over the next several days, with continued heat stress in several states.
Published: 30 Apr 2026, 01:42 pm IST
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