Severe Hailstorms, Heavy Rains Expected Across India in Next 24 Hours

• Major weather event predicted: severe hailstorms, thunderstorms, and heavy to very heavy rainfall across various regions.
• West Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and East Rajasthan to experience hailstorms on February 18, 2026.
• Northwest India to see minimum temperature rise by up to 2 degrees; Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh to get heavy rain until Feb 19.
• Cyclonic circulation and western disturbance active, impacting weather patterns across India.
• Fishermen advised to avoid deep seas due to strong winds in the Indian Ocean and coastal areas.