The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of changing weather conditions across the country, with rain, snow, thunderstorms, and rising temperatures expected in many regions. From the northern hills to the southern and northeastern states, different weather systems are likely to bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and even heat wave conditions in the coming days. Here are all the details
Western Disturbances to Bring Rain and Snow in the North
Two active Western Disturbances are influencing weather patterns over northern India. The current system is impacting areas over Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and adjoining regions, while a fresh system is expected to approach by the night of March 12.
Expected Impacts
|
Region |
Dates |
Forecast |
|
Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad |
Mar 12–14 |
Light to moderate rain/snow with thunderstorms; isolated heavy snowfall on Mar 13, and 14 |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
Mar 12–14 |
Light to moderate rain/snow; isolated heavy snowfall on Mar 14 |
|
Uttarakhand |
Mar 12–14 |
Scattered rainfall/snowfall with thunderstorms |
|
Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan |
Mar 13–14 |
Isolated light/moderate rain with thunderstorms |
Northeast India Gears Up for Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds
A cyclonic circulation over Assam is set to influence weather across the northeastern states. Widespread rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds will dominate the region.
Rainfall and Wind Forecast in Northeast
|
Region |
Dates |
Forecast |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Mar 11–14 |
Rain/snow; heavy rain likely on Mar 11–14 |
|
Assam & Meghalaya |
Mar 11–14 |
Rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds (40–50 kmph on Mar 12); heavy rain on Mar 12–13 |
|
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Mar 11–14 |
Scattered to widespread rainfall with thunderstorms |
|
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim |
Mar 11–13 |
Thunderstorm and lightning likely |
Southern India to Witness Heavy Showers and Thunderstorms
The easterly wave activity is triggering rains in southern parts of the country. South Tamil Nadu and coastal areas will see heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Rainfall Forecast in the South
|
Region |
Dates |
Forecast |
|
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal |
Mar 11–12 |
Light/moderate rain with thunderstorms; very heavy rain in south TN on Mar 11 |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
Mar 11–13 |
Rainfall with thunderstorms; heavy rain on Mar 11–12 |
|
South Interior Karnataka |
Mar 11–13 |
Isolated light to moderate rain with thunderstorm |
|
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Mar 11–16 |
Light to moderate rain likely |
Temperature Trends and Heat Wave Alerts
IMD has predicted a mixed trend in temperatures across different regions:
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Northwest & Central India: Rise by 2–3°C till March 13, followed by a dip.
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East India, Maharashtra, Telangana: Gradual rise by 3–4°C in the next 5 days.
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Gujarat: Rise in the next 3 days, then drop by 2–3°C.
Heat Wave Alerts
|
Region |
Dates |
Alert |
|
Mar 11–12 |
Heat wave conditions |
|
|
Southwest Rajasthan |
Mar 11–12 |
Heat wave likely |
|
Vidarbha |
Mar 11–13 |
Heat wave likely |
|
Odisha |
Mar 13–14 |
Heat wave likely |
Additionally, hot and humid weather is likely to affect Kerala, Mahe, Konkan, Goa, and Coastal Karnataka on select days.
Delhi NCR Weather Forecast
The national capital will see fluctuating conditions over the upcoming days, including strong winds and possible light rain.
|
Date |
Condition |
Max Temp (°C) |
Wind |
|
Mar 11 |
Partly cloudy, mist |
33–35 |
E to NW winds 4–14 kmph |
|
Mar 12 |
Partly cloudy, mist |
32–34 |
NW winds 10–18 kmph |
|
Mar 13 |
Cloudy, chance of drizzle |
33–35 |
E to SE winds ≤10 kmph |
From snowfall in the Himalayas to thunderstorms in the Northeast and heavy rains in the South, India is set to experience dynamic weather this week. People in affected areas are advised to stay informed through official updates and take necessary precautions, especially in regions under heavy rainfall, strong winds, and heat wave warnings.
