New Delhi, November 13, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Weather conditions across India are expected to be influenced by an active western disturbance over North India and a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and adjoining regions, along with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.

A yellow warning has been issued for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad. Heavy rainfall is also expected at isolated places in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Western Disturbance Active Over Kashmir

According to the IMD, an active western disturbance is present as a cyclonic circulation over Kashmir and adjoining areas in the lower levels of the atmosphere. A trough is also extending through the middle levels of the atmosphere.

Under its influence, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad are likely to receive rainfall and snowfall at several places.

Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds are also expected in these regions. Wind speeds may reach 40 to 50 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 60 kmph.

Low-Pressure System Likely to Develop Over Bay of Bengal

A separate weather system is developing over the Bay of Bengal under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the central and south Andaman Sea.

A low-pressure area is likely to form over the south-east Bay of Bengal around November 13. It is expected to move northwestwards and intensify into a well-marked low-pressure area around November 14. The system may further develop into a depression around November 15.

Heavy Rain Alert for Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Rainfall may range between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm.

A yellow warning has been issued for the islands due to the possibility of heavy rain and adverse weather conditions. Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds are also likely at some places.

Rain and Snowfall Forecast in Several Regions

Apart from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the weather department has forecast moderate rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Lakshadweep.

Light rain is also possible at isolated places in Uttarakhand, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe.

Himachal Pradesh may experience lightning at isolated places. Most parts of western, central, eastern, northeastern and peninsular India are expected to remain dry.

Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast

Delhi-NCR is likely to experience partly cloudy skies on November 13. Clouds may become denser by the afternoon or evening.

Haze or light fog is expected during the morning hours. The maximum temperature is likely to remain between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may range from 16 to 18 degrees Celsius.

Winds are expected to blow from the west at speeds of up to 10 kmph before changing direction to north-west and reaching speeds of up to 15 kmph during the afternoon.

Fishermen Advised to Avoid Sea Areas

The IMD has warned of rough weather and increased sea activity over the Andaman Sea and south-east Bay of Bengal.

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into these areas from November 13 through November 16 and 17.

FAQs

1. Which areas will be affected by the western disturbance?
Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad are likely to experience rain and snowfall.

2. Has the IMD issued a yellow alert for Kashmir?
Yes. A yellow warning has been issued for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad due to thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.

3. How fast can winds blow in the affected regions?
Wind speeds may reach 40 to 50 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 60 kmph.

4. Where is heavy rainfall expected?
Isolated places in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands may receive heavy rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm.

5. When is a low-pressure area likely to form over the Bay of Bengal?
A low-pressure area is expected to form over the south-east Bay of Bengal around November 13.

6. Which other states may receive rainfall?
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and some other regions may receive rainfall.

7. What is the weather forecast for Delhi on November 13?
Delhi is likely to have partly cloudy skies, morning haze or light fog, and temperatures between 16 and 30 degrees Celsius.

8. What advice has been issued for fishermen?
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the Andaman Sea and south-east Bay of Bengal from November 13 through November 16 and 17.