The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast for the upcoming days, highlighting significant developments across the country. A cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam and multiple western disturbances are set to bring rainfall, thunderstorms, and snowfall to various regions. While the northeastern states and Himalayan areas brace for heavy precipitation, parts of northwest and central India will experience light to moderate rainfall. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the upcoming weather conditions.
Impact of Cyclonic Circulation Over Northeast India
A cyclonic circulation currently prevails over northeast Assam at lower tropospheric levels, bringing significant weather changes to the northeastern states:
|
Weather Event |
Affected Regions |
Duration |
Details |
|
Rainfall and Snowfall |
Arunachal Pradesh |
February 19-24 |
Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall; heavy rainfall on February 19. |
|
Isolated Rainfall |
Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim |
Next 7 days |
Isolated to scattered light rainfall expected. |
|
Thunderstorm & Lightning |
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
February 19-20 |
Thunderstorm and lightning activity expected. |
|
Gusty Winds |
Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
February 19 |
Wind speeds of 30-40 kmph expected. |
Western Disturbances and Their Effect on North India
Western Disturbances will bring varying weather conditions to the northern parts of the country:
|
Region |
Weather Forecast |
Date |
|
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad |
Light rainfall/snowfall due to a Western Disturbance over north Pakistan and an induced cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan. |
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|
Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand |
Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall, with thunderstorms and lightning. |
February 19-20 |
|
Heavy Rainfall/Snowfall |
Isolated places in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, and Himachal Pradesh may experience heavy precipitation. |
February 20 |
|
East Rajasthan |
Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. |
February 19 |
|
Punjab & Haryana |
Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. |
February 19-20 |
|
West Uttar Pradesh |
Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning. |
February 20 |
|
Central India |
Isolated light rainfall. |
February 21-22 |
Gusty Winds: West Rajasthan will experience gusty winds of 30-40 kmph on February 19.
Temperature Forecast Across India
Minimum Temperature Trends
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No significant change in minimum temperatures is expected over Northwest India for the next 24 hours.
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A gradual rise of 2-3°C is expected over the following 48 hours, followed by a decline of 2-3°C in the next two days.
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Other regions will witness stable minimum temperatures over the next 4-5 days.
Maximum Temperature Trends
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No significant changes in maximum temperatures over Northwest India for the next two days.
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A gradual fall of about 2°C is expected thereafter, followed by a rise of 2-3°C over the next two days.
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No substantial changes in maximum temperatures over other regions for the next 4-5 days.
Fog Conditions
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Dense fog conditions are expected in isolated pockets of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during early morning hours until February 19.
Weather Forecast for Delhi/NCR (February 19-21, 2025)
The national capital will witness a mix of clear and cloudy skies over the next four days, with occasional rain and wind fluctuations.
|
Date |
Weather Conditions |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Wind Speed & Direction |
|
19-Feb-2025 |
Cloudy, light rain, thunderstorm at night |
27-29 |
10-12 |
NW, <6 kmph (morning), 10-12 kmph (afternoon), <4 kmph (night) |
|
20-Feb-2025 |
Cloudy, drizzle in morning, strong winds |
25-27 |
12-14 |
SE, <10 kmph (morning), 18-20 kmph (afternoon), <10 kmph (night) |
|
21-Feb-2025 |
Partly cloudy, smog/mist in morning |
26-28 |
10-12 |
SE, <8 kmph (morning), 10-12 kmph (afternoon), <8 kmph (night) |
The upcoming days will witness a dynamic weather pattern across India. The northeastern states will see heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, while North India will experience snowfall and rain due to Western Disturbances. Residents in affected areas should stay updated with IMD advisories and take necessary precautions against extreme weather conditions.
