The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast significant weather changes across multiple states, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hailstorms, gusty winds, and snowfall expected in the coming days. While North India braces for fresh Western Disturbances bringing rain and snow, Eastern and Central India will see thunderstorms and hail, impacting regions from West Bengal to Odisha and Rajasthan to Uttar Pradesh. Temperature fluctuations are also expected, with a dip in minimum temperatures across Central India. Here’s a detailed weather forecast
Weather Systems and Their Impact
Eastern and Central India
A trough extending from Gangetic West Bengal to Telangana, combined with an anti-cyclonic circulation over the north Bay of Bengal, is expected to bring varied weather conditions.
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Region |
Weather Activity |
Dates |
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Gangetic West Bengal |
Scattered to fairly widespread light/moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) |
February 20-23 |
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Bihar & Jharkhand |
Isolated to scattered rainfall |
February 20, 22-23 |
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Odisha |
Consistent light/moderate rainfall |
February 20-23 |
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Hailstorm Warning |
Isolated hailstorms likely in Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha |
Feb 20 (WB); Feb 20, 22 (JH & OD) |
Northwest and Western India
A Western Disturbance over Jammu and a cyclonic circulation over South Pakistan and adjoining Southwest Rajasthan will impact several states.
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Weather Event |
Affected Regions |
Date |
Details |
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Rainfall & Snowfall |
Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh |
February 20 |
Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall |
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February 20 |
Thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms |
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Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh |
February 20 |
Heavy snowfall warning |
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Thunderstorms & Gusty Winds |
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh |
February 20 |
Thunderstorms with gusty winds (30-40 kmph) |
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East Rajasthan |
- |
Thunderstorms expected |
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West Rajasthan |
- |
Isolated rainfall |
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Uttar Pradesh |
February 20 |
Isolated thunderstorms |
Upcoming Weather Change: A fresh Western Disturbance is expected to affect Northwest India from February 24, bringing more rainfall and snowfall.
Northeastern India
A cyclonic circulation over Northeast Assam will influence the region’s weather.
|
Weather Event |
Regions Affected |
Forecast Period |
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Rainfall & Snowfall |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Scattered to fairly widespread from Feb 20-25 |
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Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim |
Isolated to scattered rainfall over the next seven days |
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Thunderstorm Activity |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Thunderstorms on Feb 20, 23 |
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Assam, Meghalaya |
Thunderstorms from Feb 20-23 |
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Gusty Winds (30-40 kmph) |
Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Feb 20 |
Temperature Forecast
Minimum Temperature Trends
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No significant change in Central India for the next three days, with a gradual fall of 2-3°C thereafter.
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Rest of India will see no major temperature variations over the next 4-5 days.
Maximum Temperature Trends
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Northwest India: A slight dip of 1-2°C in the next two days, followed by a gradual rise of 2-4°C.
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Other Regions: No notable fluctuations expected over the next 4-5 days.
Delhi/NCR Weather Outlook (Feb 20-22)
Delhi is expected to experience varied weather conditions, including cloud cover, light rainfall, and occasional strong winds.
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Date |
Sky Condition |
Temperature (°C) |
Wind Speed & Direction |
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20 Feb |
Generally cloudy, very light rain/drizzle in morning & afternoon, strong winds (20-30 kmph) |
24-26 (Max), 12-14 (Min) |
SE wind <10 kmph, increasing to 18-20 kmph in afternoon |
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21 Feb |
Partly cloudy, smog/mist in morning |
26-28 (Max), 12-14 (Min) |
SE wind <6 kmph, increasing to 8-10 kmph in afternoon |
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22 Feb |
Mainly clear, smog/mist in morning |
26-28 (Max), 10-12 (Min) |
NW wind <6 kmph, increasing to 10-12 kmph in afternoon |
The IMD has urged people to stay updated on local weather alerts and take necessary precautions, especially in hailstorm-prone and snowfall-affected areas. Farmers, travelers, and residents in affected zones should remain cautious and plan accordingly.
