India, May 1 -- May Day weather across India is turning sharply unstable, with overlapping systems driving heat, rain and thunderstorms at the same time. From northern plains to southern coastlines, the atmosphere is active, making this one of the most mixed pre-monsoon phases of the season.

Will it Rain or Snow in the Hills?

Hill regions of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are expected to see light snowfall only at higher altitudes. Lower valleys will mostly receive rain.

Why Is The Heat Building Up So Fast Across India?

Rapid heating is driven by dry northwesterly winds and weak early monsoon signals. Clear skies during the day trap more solar radiation, pushing temperatures higher than seasonal averages by 2degC to 4degC in c...