Western Disturbances Bring Rain, Thunderstorms Across India; Delhi-NCR to See Light Showers

• India to experience widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds due to two active western disturbances and upper-air cyclonic circulations.
• Northwest India to see a fresh wet spell from April 2, with peak activity on April 3 and 4, including rain/snow in Himalayan regions and hailstorms in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh.
• Plains of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan to be affected by thunderstorms and rain between April 2-6, potentially damaging standing wheat crops.
• Central India to have thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds until April 6; Northeast India to experience widespread rain and strong winds, with heavy rainfall in Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.
• Delhi-NCR forecast for partly cloudy conditions on April 1-2, with very light rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds expected on April 3; temperatures to remain normal or below normal until April 6.