The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall across North India and snowfall in hilly states due to an active western disturbance. While plains will see showers and cloudy skies, hill regions are set for fresh snow. Temperatures are expected to rise gradually as the system moves eastward.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather advisory predicting rainfall in North India and snowfall in hilly states. The forecast comes as a western disturbance influences weather patterns across Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, while Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir brace for snow.
According to IMD, the system will bring light to moderate rainfall in the plains and snowfall in higher altitudes, offering relief from the early warm spell seen earlier this month. The national capital witnessed light rain and cloudy skies, signaling a shift in conditions.
Meteorologists note that as the disturbance moves eastward, temperatures across the plains of North India are expected to rise by 2–4°C, reducing cold wave intensity. Fog conditions are also likely to ease, replaced by misty mornings.
The IMD emphasized that while the weather will remain unsettled in the short term, the overall trend points toward clearer skies and warmer days later this week.
Key Highlights
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Rainfall: Forecast across Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, UP, and Rajasthan.
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Snowfall: Expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and J&K.
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Delhi Weather: Light rain and cloudy skies reported.
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Temperature Trend: Rise of 2–4°C expected in plains.
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Fog Update: Dense fog easing, misty mornings likely.
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System Movement: Western disturbance shifting eastward.
Sources: Business Standard – IMD Weather Update; India Today – Rain and Snow Forecast; Dynamite News – Western Disturbance Impact