The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted significant weather changes due to a Western Disturbance and associated weather systems across the country. From heavy rain and snowfall in the northern states to temperature fluctuations and heatwave warnings in the southern regions. Here are the details
Western Disturbance to Bring Rain and Snow in Northwest India
A Western Disturbance, along with an induced low-pressure area over West Rajasthan and Pakistan, is set to bring significant weather changes in northwest India. Moisture incursion from the Arabian Sea will lead to:
|
Weather Event |
Regions Affected |
Date |
Additional Details |
|
Widespread Rain/Snowfall |
Western Himalayan region |
March 1 |
Moderate to heavy precipitation expected |
|
Heavy to Very Heavy Snow/Rain |
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
March 1 |
Intense snowfall and rain anticipated |
|
Heavy Snow/Rainfall |
Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad |
March 1 |
High-intensity precipitation expected |
|
Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds (30-50 kmph) |
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Western Uttar Pradesh |
March 1 |
Strong winds and thunderstorms likely |
A fresh Western Disturbance is expected to impact Northwest India from March 2 onwards, bringing another round of light to moderate rain and snowfall to J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana until March 4.
Weather Alert for Northeast India
A cyclonic circulation over Northeast Assam and Arunachal Pradesh will influence the region’s weather with:
|
Weather Event |
Regions Affected |
Date |
|
Scattered Rain/Snow |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Mar 1 |
|
Heavy Rainfall |
- |
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya |
Mar 1 |
|
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Hailstorm Activity |
Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Mar 1 |
Southern States to See Rain, Thunderstorms
Under the influence of an active easterly wave, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Lakshadweep region will witness:
|
Weather Event |
Regions Affected |
Dates |
|
Moderate Rainfall & Thunderstorms |
Kerala & Mahe |
March 1 - March 2 |
|
Moderate Rainfall & Thunderstorms |
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal |
March 1 |
|
Heavy Rainfall |
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal |
March 1 |
|
Heavy Rainfall |
Kerala & Mahe |
March 1 |
Temperature Forecast: Heatwaves and Cooling Trends
1. Minimum Temperatures
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Northwest India: Temperatures to drop by 3-5°C over the next three days before stabilizing.
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Rest of India: No major changes expected over the next 4-5 days.
2. Maximum Temperatures
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Northwest India: A gradual rise of 4-6°C after February 28.
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Central and East India: 2-3°C increase in the next 2-4 days.
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Gujarat: A drop of 2-3°C over the next two days, followed by stable temperatures.
3. Heatwave and Humid Weather Warnings
IMD has also issued warnings for heatwave-like conditions in some parts of India:
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Coastal Karnataka: Heatwave conditions expected.
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Konkan & Goa: Hot and humid weather
Residents in these areas should take precautions against high temperatures.
Delhi/NCR Weather Outlook (March 1 - March 3)
The national capital will experience cloudy skies and light rain, followed by misty mornings and gradual temperature fluctuations.
|
Date |
Weather Conditions |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Wind Speed |
|
March 1 |
Cloudy, drizzle, mist in the morning |
26-28 |
14-16 |
8-14 kmph |
|
March 2 |
Clear sky, morning mist |
26-28 |
14-16 |
8-12 kmph |
|
March 3 |
Clear sky, morning mist |
28-30 |
13-15 |
6-10 kmph |
India is set to experience diverse weather conditions, ranging from rain and snow in the north, stormy weather in the northeast, rainfall in the south, and rising temperatures in central regions. As the Western Disturbance and cyclonic circulations move across the country, residents are advised to stay updated with local weather alerts and take necessary precautions.
