Weather Update: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Snowfall to Hit Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal, Uttarakhand, and Delhi as IMD Warns of Weather Swings Across India

As February nears its end, India's weather patterns are set for significant changes. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued forecasts predicting widespread rainfall, snowfall, and temperature fluctuations across various regions. Here's a detailed overview of the upcoming weather conditions.

Western Disturbance to Bring Rain and Snowfall

A Western Disturbance, identified as a trough in the lower to upper tropospheric levels, is expected to influence the weather over the Western Himalayan Region from February 25 to 28, 2025. Due to high moisture influx from the Arabian Sea, the following conditions are anticipated:

• Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad: Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall with thunderstorms and lightning from February 25 to 28.

• Himachal Pradesh: Similar conditions expected from February 26 to 28.

• Uttarakhand: Rain and snow likely from February 26 to 28, with heavy rainfall/snowfall on February 27 and 28.

• Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, West Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan: Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall expected from February 26 to March 1.

• East Uttar Pradesh: Likely to experience rainfall on February 28 and March 1.

Cyclonic Circulation Over Northeast India

A cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam will bring scattered rainfall and thunderstorms over the northeastern states.

Residents should prepare for possible disruptions due to thunderstorms and hailstorms.

Heavy Rainfall Over Andaman & Nicobar Islands

An active easterly wave will cause fairly widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning over the Andaman & Nicobar Islands from February 25 to 26. Heavy rainfall is expected on February 25.

South India Braces for Rain

Between February 27 and March 1, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, and Mahe will see scattered to widespread rainfall. Heavy rainfall is likely on February 28 and March 1.

Temperature Trends: Rising and Falling Across India

Minimum Temperatures:

• Northwest India: A gradual rise of 3-5°C over the next four days, followed by a drop of 2-3°C.

• Rest of India: No significant change in the next 4-5 days.

Maximum Temperatures:

• Northwest India: A rise of about 2°C in the next 48 hours, followed by a drop of 3-5°C.

• Central India: No major changes in 24 hours, followed by a rise of 2-4°C.

• Gujarat: No major change in 24 hours, then a rise of 2-3°C.

• Hot and humid conditions over Konkan, Goa, Coastal Karnataka (Feb 25-26), and Gujarat (Feb 25-28).

Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast

Delhi's weather will remain partly cloudy with occasional mist and a slight dip in temperature as light rain with thunderstorms is expected on February 27.

With diverse weather changes expected across the country, residents are advised to stay updated with local forecasts and take necessary precautions. Keep an eye on official updates from IMD for the latest developments.