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Alert! Weather to Change Again, MET Department Issues Yellow Alert for Northern Region

A Western Disturbance is over north Pakistan and adjoining areas and is slowing moving northeastward. Due to this condition, the Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall and snowfall in moderate and high altitudes from 19 to 22 in the Northern region. In addition, a yellow alert has been issued in eight districts of Himachal Pradesh on 20 February. These eight districts are Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla and Solan districts, say reports.

Pronami Chetia

A Western Disturbance is over north Pakistan and adjoining areas and is slowing moving northeastward. Due to this condition, the Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall and snowfall in moderate and high altitudes from 19 to 22 in the Northern region. In addition, a yellow alert has been issued in eight districts of Himachal Pradesh on 20 February. These eight districts are Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla and Solan districts, say reports.

Moreover, people got relief from the cold in the capital Shimla on Sunday due to clear weather. As per reports, Keylong recorded the lowest temperature of -04.7 ° C and Una recorded the highest temperature of 27.2 ° C. There is no change in the maximum temperature during the last twenty-four hours.

These States are Likely to Get Rain

There will be rain in many states according to further forecasts of the Meteorological Department. On the other hand, there is also a possibility of rains in the plains of northwest India and parts of East and Northeast India on the Gulf Islands. However, the weather will remain dry for the rest of the year, say reports.

Delhi Weather

The minimum and maximum temperatures in Delhi will be around 11 ° C and 26 ° C. Along with this, light fog may be seen in the morning. 

Chance of rain in these states too

According to weather agency Skymet, a cyclonic circulation over eastern India is located in the eastern parts of Assam. Remnants of western disturbances are increasing moisture in northeast India. Due to this, in some places of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland, Sikkim may also receive rain in some places.

Drop-in Temperature

There are strong winds in North Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana as well as parts of Punjab. Due to this condition, day and night temperatures will be slightly above normal. As the wind begins to flow from the northwest direction, parts of the northern plains are likely to drop by one or two degrees after 24 hours.

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