IMD Forecasts Varied Weather Patterns Across India

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued its forecast for Delhi, anticipating a maximum temperature of approximately 39 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 19 degrees Celsius. Skies are expected to be partly cloudy over the coming days.

Regional Weather Systems and Projections

Under the influence of various weather systems, the IMD anticipates diverse meteorological phenomena across different regions. A cyclonic circulation over southeast Rajasthan and accompanying troughs are likely to trigger isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over several states including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, and Marathwada. Similar conditions are expected over Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Additionally, hailstorm activity is forecasted over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Marathwada on specified dates.

Western Disturbance Impact

An active Western Disturbance is forecasted to affect Northwest India from April 12, bringing isolated rainfall and snowfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Moreover, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan are likely to experience scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds. Hailstorms and dust storms are also predicted in certain regions.

Extended Projections for East India and Himalayan Regions

In the eastern and northeastern parts of India, scattered to fairly widespread rainfall along with isolated thunderstorms and lightning are expected over the next week. Additionally, isolated hailstorms are anticipated in Sikkim.

Maximum Temperature Trends

Yesterday, maximum temperatures soared above normal levels in various regions, including West Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Similar conditions are anticipated to persist in certain areas in the coming days. Conversely, minimum temperatures are above normal over Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.

Warnings Issued by IMD

The IMD has issued warnings for hot and humid weather in several regions, including Kerala and Mahe, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Karaikal, and Rayalaseema. These conditions are expected to prevail over the next few days.

With a multitude of weather patterns expected across India in the upcoming days, citizens are advised to stay updated on local forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and well-being.