The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted significant weather changes across various regions of India due to multiple weather systems, including Western Disturbances and cyclonic circulations. The upcoming days are expected to witness rainfall, snowfall, temperature fluctuations, and foggy conditions in different parts of the country. Here are the details
Western Disturbances to Bring Rain and Snow
A Western Disturbance currently lies as a cyclonic circulation over East Afghanistan, with two fresh disturbances expected to affect Northwest India between February 1 and 3, 2025.
1. Expected Rainfall and Snowfall:
|
Region |
Expected Weather |
Dates |
|
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad |
Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall |
Jan 31 – Feb 5 |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
Isolated to scattered rainfall/snowfall |
Jan 31 – Feb 5 |
|
Uttarakhand |
Isolated to scattered rainfall/snowfall |
Feb 1 – Feb 5 |
|
Punjab, Haryana |
Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall |
Jan 31 – Feb 5 |
|
Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan |
Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall |
Feb 3 – Feb 5 |
2. Cyclonic Circulation Over Northeast India
A cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam in lower tropospheric levels is set to influence the weather in the northeastern states.
|
Region |
Expected Weather |
Dates |
|
Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast Assam, Nagaland |
Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning |
Jan 31 |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Heavy rainfall/snowfall |
- |
|
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim |
Isolated light to moderate rainfall |
Jan 31 |
3. Rainfall Forecast for Southern India
A trough in easterly winds is expected to bring rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, and Mahe.
|
Region |
Expected Weather |
Duration |
|
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal |
Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning |
Jan 31 – Feb 2 |
|
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
Jan 31 – Jan 31 |
|
Kerala, Mahe |
Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning |
Jan 31 – Feb 2 |
Temperature and Fog Forecast
The IMD predicts a gradual rise in minimum temperatures by 2-3°C over Northwest, East, Central, and West India in the next three days, followed by no significant changes.
Dense Fog Warnings:
|
Region |
Fog Forecast |
Duration |
|
Dense to very dense fog during night/early morning |
Till Feb 1 |
|
|
Gangetic West Bengal |
Dense fog during night/early morning |
Till Jan 31 |
|
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim |
Dense fog during night/early morning |
Till Feb 1 |
|
Bihar, Odisha, Assam & Meghalaya |
Dense fog during night/early morning |
Till Feb 2 |
Weather Forecast for Delhi/NCR (Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2025)
Delhi/ NCR is expected to experience misty and smoggy conditions with variable winds from the southeast direction.
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Wind Speed & Direction |
Additional Weather |
|
Jan 31 |
Partly cloudy |
Southeast, <6 kmph in morning; 8-10 kmph in afternoon |
Smog/shallow fog in morning; mist at night |
|
Feb 1 |
Partly cloudy |
East, <4 kmph in morning; 6-8 kmph in afternoon |
Smog/shallow fog in morning; mist at night |
|
Feb 2 |
Partly cloudy |
East, <4 kmph in morning; 8-10 kmph in afternoon |
Smog/shallow fog in morning; mist at night |
With multiple Western Disturbances, cyclonic circulations, and changing temperature patterns, India is set to experience diverse weather conditions in the coming days. People in affected regions should stay updated with local forecasts and take necessary precautions, especially in fog-prone areas and regions expecting heavy rainfall or snowfall.
