The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for multiple states across North and South India as a new Western Disturbance approaches. The weather is set to change dramatically in the coming days, with rainfall, thunderstorms, and even snowfall expected in several regions.
While North India has been experiencing intense winds for the past two days, the weather is shifting once again. The plains have seen a rise in temperature, leading to early signs of a heatwave, but now, a fresh spell of rain and snow is expected.
Let’s take a detailed look at the states affected and the IMD’s full weather forecast for the next five days.
Heavy Rain & Snowfall Expected in These States
According to the IMD forecast, a Western Disturbance will hit the northern hills on March 9, bringing rain and snow to multiple states. Here’s a state-wise breakdown of the predicted weather conditions:
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh
✔ March 9-13: Heavy rain and snowfall likely due to the Western Disturbance.
✔ Colder temperatures expected in the higher reaches.
✔ Lightning and thunderstorms possible in some areas.
Uttarakhand
✔ March 10-13: Periods of rain and snowfall in high-altitude regions.
✔ Thunderstorms and lightning may accompany the rain.
Punjab
✔ March 12-13: Moderate to heavy rainfall expected.
✔ Stormy weather conditions possible in isolated areas.
Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland
✔ March 7-8: Storms and heavy rain expected in Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim.
✔ March 7: Nagaland is also expected to receive intense showers.
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala
✔ March 10-11: Heavy rainfall warning issued.
✔ Thunderstorms may occur in coastal regions.
South Interior Karnataka
✔ March 11: Rainfall expected with possible thunderstorm activity.
Rising Temperatures in Northwest and Central India
While rainfall will impact several states, IMD has also predicted a rise in maximum temperatures across Northwest and Central India over the next three to four days.
✔ A temperature increase of 2-4°C is expected in many parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi NCR.
✔ This may lead to early summer conditions and a potential heatwave in some areas.
✔ The weather will remain clear in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan until March 12.
Bihar Weather Update
✔ March 8: IMD predicts rain with strong winds in several parts of Bihar.
✔ Lightning and thunderstorms are likely.
✔ Heavy rainfall will continue in Sikkim until March 8.
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