Weather Update: Rain, Snowfall and Strong Winds Alert Across India
New Delhi, November 15: Weather conditions are changing across several parts of India as temperatures continue to fall in North India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for rain and snowfall in the hill states on Sunday, November 15.
Strong winds reaching speeds of 50-70 kmph are also possible in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi. Meanwhile, rainfall is expected in some areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and Karnataka. Moderate to heavy rainfall is also likely in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Where Is Rain Expected Today?
According to the weather department, light rain or drizzles are possible in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi may experience strong winds and light showers, which could provide some relief from pollution. Most parts of Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are likely to remain dry.
Rajasthan may also witness rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in several areas.
Delhi Weather: Strong Winds May Bring Relief from Pollution
The national capital may experience strong winds and light rainfall at some places on Sunday. There is currently no alert for heavy rainfall in Delhi.
The strong winds and possible showers may help reduce pollution levels. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI), however, remains in the severe category.
Even light rainfall could bring some improvement in air quality.
Uttar Pradesh Weather: Light Rain Likely in Western Areas
According to the latest IMD updates, western Uttar Pradesh may receive light rainfall on Sunday. There is no indication of widespread or heavy rainfall at present.
Fog and mist covered several parts of the state during the morning hours. However, sunshine is expected to appear by around noon in many areas. Morning fog may continue over the coming days.
Bihar and Jharkhand Weather Forecast
Bihar currently has no rainfall alert. However, strong winds are possible in Patna, Darbhanga, Siwan, Bhagalpur, Purnia, West Champaran and Muzaffarpur.
The maximum temperature in Bihar may reach 29 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature could remain around 16 degrees Celsius.
In Jharkhand, wind speeds of 30-40 kmph are expected in Bokaro, Jamshedpur, Hazaribagh, Dhanbad and Ranchi.
Rain and Snowfall Alert in Hill States
The IMD has forecast rain and snowfall in higher-altitude areas of the Himalayan region.
- Uttarakhand: Winds may blow at speeds of 30-40 kmph.
- Himachal Pradesh: Snowfall is possible in Kullu and Shimla.
- Jammu and Kashmir: Light to moderate rainfall is likely in several areas.
- Ladakh: Some places may receive light to moderate rainfall.
The weather department has forecast the possibility of rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on November 15 and 16.
West Bengal and Odisha Weather Update
Light rainfall is possible in the sub-Himalayan regions of West Bengal. No heavy rainfall alert has been issued for the region.
Odisha may experience rainfall accompanied by strong winds over the next two to three days.
Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh is likely to witness dry weather conditions. Isolated rainfall is possible in Punjab and Haryana.
Rajasthan Weather Forecast
Several parts of Rajasthan may receive rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms on Sunday. The changing weather conditions could bring further changes in temperatures across the state.
Overall, rain, snowfall, strong winds and fog are expected to influence weather conditions in different parts of India on November 15.