The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain and snowfall across North India as Western Disturbances approach, while a cyclonic circulation in the Northeast and an easterly wave in the South will bring rain and thunderstorms. Here’s a detailed forecast to keep you prepared.
Weather Systems at Play
1. Western Disturbance to Bring Rain and Snowfall
A Western Disturbance is currently affecting West Afghanistan, with two fresh systems expected to impact Northwest India between February 1 and 4, 2025. Under its influence:
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Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad: Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall between January 30 and February 4.
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Himachal Pradesh: Isolated to scattered rainfall/snowfall from January 30 to February 4.
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Uttarakhand: Isolated to scattered rainfall/snowfall on January 30 and February 1.
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Punjab, Haryana, and West Uttar Pradesh: Light to moderate rainfall from January 31 to February 4.
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East Rajasthan and Vidarbha: Light rainfall between February 2 and 4.
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Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh: Light rainfall on February 3 and 4.
2. Cyclonic Circulation Over Assam to Bring Heavy Rainfall
A cyclonic circulation is currently positioned over Northeast Assam at lower tropospheric levels. This will lead to:
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Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya: Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning from January 30 to 31.
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Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim: Isolated light to moderate rainfall between January 30 and 31.
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Arunachal Pradesh: Heavy rainfall/snowfall expected on January 30.
3. Easterly Wave to Impact Southern States
The presence of an easterly wave will bring:
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Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Kerala & Mahe: Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning from January 30 to February 1.
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Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal: Isolated heavy rainfall on January 30 and 31.
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Kerala & Mahe: Isolated heavy rainfall on January 31.
Temperature and Fog Updates
Temperature Trends
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Northwest India: Gradual rise in minimum temperatures by 2-3°C over the next five days.
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Central and East India: Rise in minimum temperatures by 2-4°C over the next three days, with no significant change thereafter.
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Rest of India: No major temperature fluctuations expected.
Dense Fog Warnings
Dense fog conditions will prevail in several regions, particularly during the night and early morning hours. The following areas are expected to witness dense to very dense fog:
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Region |
Duration |
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Till January 31 |
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Gangetic West Bengal |
Till January 30 |
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Coastal Odisha |
Till January 31 |
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Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim |
Till February 1 |
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Bihar |
Till February 1 |
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Assam & Meghalaya |
January 31 - February 3 |
Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast
Residents of Delhi/NCR can expect a mix of partly cloudy skies, smog, and foggy conditions over the next few days.
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Date |
Weather Condition |
Wind Speed & Direction |
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Jan 29 |
Partly cloudy, smog/mist at night |
SE winds <10 kmph, dropping to <4 kmph at night |
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Jan 30 |
Partly cloudy, fog in the morning, smog at night |
SE winds <6 kmph in the morning, rising to 8-10 kmph in the afternoon, decreasing at night |
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Jan 31 |
Partly cloudy, fog in the morning, smog at night |
SE winds <4 kmph in the morning, rising to 8-10 kmph in the afternoon, decreasing at night |
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Feb 1 |
Partly cloudy, fog in the morning, smog at night |
SE winds <4 kmph in the morning, rising to 6-8 kmph in the afternoon, decreasing at night |
With significant weather developments expected across multiple regions, residents are advised to stay updated with local forecasts and take necessary precautions. Those traveling in fog-affected areas should exercise caution, while individuals in rain-prone regions should prepare for possible disruptions. Stay safe and stay informed!
