The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted significant weather changes across the country in the coming days. A Western Disturbance, along with an induced low-pressure system and an upper-air cyclonic circulation, is expected to bring snowfall, thunderstorms, rainfall, and temperature fluctuations across multiple regions. Here are the details:
Western Disturbance to Impact North India
A Western Disturbance is currently active over North Pakistan and adjoining parts of India, expected to bring intense weather activity to the Western Himalayan region. The disturbance, positioned at 3.1 km above sea level, will result in the following weather patterns:
|
Region |
Expected Weather |
Date |
|
Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad |
Widespread snowfall/rainfall with thunderstorms |
Feb 26-28 |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
Heavy snowfall/rainfall at isolated places |
Feb 26-28 |
|
Uttarakhand |
Snowfall and thunderstorms |
Feb 26-28 |
|
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, West Rajasthan |
Light to moderate rainfall |
Feb 26 - Mar 1 |
|
Uttar Pradesh (West & East) |
Scattered rainfall, thunderstorms |
Feb 27 - Mar 1 |
|
Light rainfall with gusty winds (30-40 kmph) |
Feb 27 - Mar 1 |
Additionally, isolated hailstorms are expected in Punjab and Haryana on February 27, while very heavy snowfall is predicted in Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh between February 26 and 27.
Cyclonic Circulation Over Northeast India
An upper-air cyclonic circulation over Northeast Assam will influence weather in the eastern states. As a result:
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East Arunachal Pradesh will experience isolated snowfall and thunderstorms on February 26.
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Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Northeast Assam, and Nagaland are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms on February 26.
Active Easterly Wave Over South India
The presence of an easterly wave will bring widespread rainfall over the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and adjoining regions.
|
Region |
Expected Weather |
Date |
|
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms |
Feb 26 |
|
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal |
Moderate to heavy rainfall |
Feb 27 - Mar 1 |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
Feb 28 - Mar 1 |
Fresh Western Disturbance in March
A new Western Disturbance is expected to impact Northwest India from March 2 onwards. As a result:
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Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad & Himachal Pradesh will experience fresh snowfall on March 2-3.
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Uttarakhand is likely to receive light snowfall on the same dates.
Temperature Outlook: Gradual Rise, Followed by Drop
IMD has forecasted a temperature rise across several regions, followed by a decline in the later days.
1. Minimum Temperature Trends
|
Region |
Temperature Change |
|
Northwest India |
Rise by 2-3°C for next 3 days, then fall by 2-4°C |
|
Central India |
Rise by 2-4°C over 4-5 days |
|
East India |
No change for 3 days, then rise by 2-3°C |
|
Interior Maharashtra |
Gradual rise by 2-4°C |
|
Other regions |
No significant changes |
2. Maximum Temperature Trends
|
Region |
Temperature Change |
|
Northwest India |
Rise by 2°C in 24 hours, then fall by 4-6°C |
|
Central India |
Rise by 2-4°C over 4-5 days |
|
East India |
No change for 3 days, then rise by 2-3°C |
|
Other regions |
No significant changes |
Heatwave and Humid Weather Alert
The IMD has warned of heatwave conditions and humid weather in parts of western and southern India.
|
Region |
Weather Condition |
Date |
|
Konkan & Goa, North Kerala |
Heatwave |
Feb 26 |
|
Coastal Karnataka |
Heatwave |
Feb 26-27 |
|
Gujarat |
Hot and humid conditions |
Feb 26-27 |
|
Coastal Karnataka |
Hot and humid conditions |
Feb 28 - Mar 1 |
Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast (Feb 26-28, 2025)
The national capital region is expected to see variable weather conditions over the next few days.
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Temperature (°C) |
Wind Speed & Direction |
|
Feb 26 |
Partly cloudy, mist in the morning |
28-30°C (Max), 14-16°C (Min) |
Light winds (Southeast) |
|
Feb 27 |
Cloudy, light rain with thunderstorms |
25-27°C (Max), 16-18°C (Min) |
Moderate winds (Southeast) |
|
Feb 28 |
Cloudy, light rain with thunderstorms |
22-24°C (Max), 16-18°C (Min) |
Moderate winds (Southeast) |
The upcoming days will witness diverse weather patterns across India, ranging from snowfall in the north to heavy rainfall in the south and heatwave conditions in the west. The IMD advises residents in affected areas to stay updated with weather alerts and take necessary precautions.
