Unseasonal rains, snowfall, and temperature fluctuations are set to impact various parts of India in the coming days. A Western Disturbance and cyclonic circulations are triggering widespread showers in North and Northeast India, while heatwave conditions are expected in parts of Gujarat, Odisha, and Jharkhand. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR is likely to experience cloudy skies with occasional drizzle. Here are the details
Western Disturbance and Cyclonic Circulations
A Western Disturbance has been observed as a cyclonic circulation over Afghanistan in the lower and middle tropospheric levels. Additionally, another cyclonic circulation lies over southwest Rajasthan. These systems are expected to influence weather conditions in several northern and northwestern states:
|
Region |
Weather Condition |
Date |
|
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
Widespread light to moderate rainfall & snowfall with thunderstorms and lightning |
March 14-16, 2025 |
|
Punjab, Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan |
Isolated light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning |
March 14-16, 2025 |
|
East Uttar Pradesh |
Isolated light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning |
March 15-16, 2025 |
|
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan |
Heavy rainfall & snowfall |
March 14-15, 2025 |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
Heavy rainfall & snowfall |
March 15-16, 2025 |
|
Uttarakhand |
Heavy rainfall & snowfall |
March 16, 2025 |
Weather Forecast for Northeast India
A cyclonic circulation over East Bangladesh, coupled with a trough in the westerlies along longitude 88°E, is expected to cause significant weather activity in the northeastern states:
|
Region |
Weather Condition |
Dates |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall/snowfall |
March 14-17 |
|
Isolated heavy rainfall |
March 14, 16-17 |
|
|
Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) |
March 14-17 |
|
Central Assam & Northeastern States |
Isolated hailstorms |
March 14 |
Temperature Forecast Across India
The IMD has provided a temperature outlook for different regions of the country:
|
Region |
Temperature Trend |
|
Northwest India |
No significant change for 24 hours, followed by a 2-3°C drop. |
|
Central India |
Stable for 48 hours, then a fall of 2-3°C. |
|
Western India |
Gradual decrease of 2-4°C over the next 4-5 days. |
|
Eastern India |
A gradual rise of 2-3°C for three days, then stable temperatures. |
|
South Peninsular India |
Gradual increase of 2-4°C over the next 4-5 days. |
Heat Wave and Warm Night Warnings
Heat wave conditions are likely to affect several states in the coming days:
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Gujarat and Southwest Rajasthan
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Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh (March 14)
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Odisha (March 14-17)
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Jharkhand (March 14-17)
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Gangetic West Bengal (March 15-17)
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Odisha may also experience warm night conditions on March 15 and 16.
Delhi/NCR Weather Outlook (March 14-16, 2025)
Delhi/NCR region will experience partly cloudy to generally cloudy skies over upcoming days, with occasional drizzle and misty conditions in the mornings. The temperature range is expected to be between 30-34°C (maximum) and 15-18°C (minimum).
|
Date |
Weather Conditions |
Max Temperature (°C) |
Min Temperature (°C) |
Wind Speed & Direction |
|
March 14 |
Cloudy, morning mist, drizzle |
32-34 |
16-18 |
E, 6-8 kmph (morning), SW, 10-12 kmph (afternoon), SE, <6 kmph (night) |
|
March 15 |
Cloudy, morning mist, light rain |
32-34 |
15-17 |
SE, 4-6 kmph (morning), NE, 8-10 kmph (afternoon), E, <6 kmph (night) |
|
March 16 |
Cloudy, morning mist, light rain |
30-32 |
16-18 |
NE, 6-8 kmph (morning), NW, 10-12 kmph (afternoon), NW, 18 kmph (evening) |
The IMD advises residents in affected regions to stay updated with local forecasts and take necessary precautions, especially in areas expecting heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and heat wave conditions. Travelers and farmers are urged to plan accordingly to mitigate any adverse effects of the predicted weather patterns.
