Bhubaneswar: Odisha is currently experiencing a critical weather transition as of Tuesday, April 28, 2026. While several districts in the western and interior regions continue to struggle with heatwave conditions and maximum temperatures reaching up to 44°C, the coastal and northern belts are on high alert for pre-monsoon activity.
The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for scattered light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 50 kmph. This atmospheric instability is particularly dangerous for fishermen, who have been advised to avoid the deep sea due to squally conditions and rough waters expected to persist along the coast for the next few days.
In Andhra Pradesh, the scenario is primarily dominated by intense heat and high humidity, particularly across the Rayalaseema and coastal regions. While northern neighbors are seeing the onset of thunderstorms, much of Andhra Pradesh remains under a heatwave alert with temperatures staying significantly above normal. The combination of high daytime heat and warm night conditions is offering little respite to residents, though some isolated pockets in the north of the state may witness light, sporadic rain. The humidity levels along the coast are making the perceived heat much more oppressive than the actual temperature readings would suggest.
West Bengal is facing the most volatile weather among the three states today, with a widespread shift from extreme heat to heavy thundersquall activity. Parts of Gangetic West Bengal are on high alert for intense storms featuring wind speeds of 50 to 60 kmph, occasionally gusting up to 70 kmph. While this brings a sharp drop in the mercury, with Kolkata seeing temperatures stabilize around 36°C, the risk of lightning strikes and structural damage from squalls is a major concern. Heavy rain is also forecast for the Sub-Himalayan districts, marking a definitive break from the heatwave that plagued the region last week.
Comparing the three, West Bengal is currently the focal point for significant rain and cooling, Odisha is caught in the middle with both extreme heat and emerging storms, and Andhra Pradesh continues to bear the brunt of sustained heatwave conditions with only minimal rain relief on the immediate horizon. All three states share a common maritime risk, as the Bay of Bengal remains turbulent, leading to strict warnings for coastal communities and maritime activities until the current pre-monsoon disturbances subside.