Hours-long jams, submerged roads, and mass evacuations hit Delhi-NCR as the Yamuna swells to 207.43 m, its third-highest mark since 1963. Noida–Delhi trips stretched beyond five hours. Parts of Janakpuri and NH-44 caved in, schools shut, and cremations at Nigambodh Ghat were halted. Over 12,000 people are displaced, with 38 relief sites opened as authorities race to pump out water and plan diversions.
Bihar is set to experience slight relief from its usual April heat as a yellow alert for rain is issued in select areas from April 7th to 10th. The IMD forecasts potential hailstorms and scattered thunderstorms, though specific regions remain unspecified. With daytime temperatures often reaching 37°C, residents are advised to stay prepared and hydrated.
The IMD has sounded a weather alert for Bihar, anticipating thunderstorms and rain for four districts on April 8, 2025. With April temps ranging from 28°C to 41°C, rain is scarce but upcoming storms urge residents to stay informed. Patna is expected to reflect statewide conditions.
In a surprising twist of weather, Noida witnessed a rare snowfall just before Holi Dahan on March 14, 2025. Lucknow and various other districts in Uttar Pradesh experienced rain, courtesy of western disturbances and cyclonic systems. Despite isolated thunderstorms, major disruptions to Holi celebrations are not expected.