India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast varied weather conditions for early January 2025. Western Disturbances will bring rainfall and snowfall to the northern regions, while South Tamil Nadu is expected to experience thunderstorms and heavy rain. Cold wave and dense fog warnings are issued for several states, with temperature changes predicted across the country.
Western Disturbances: Rainfall and Snowfall Over North India
Two Western Disturbances are set to influence the weather in northern India:
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First Western Disturbance: A cyclonic circulation over eastern Afghanistan at lower tropospheric levels.
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Second Western Disturbance: A cyclonic circulation over Iraq and its neighborhood at lower and middle tropospheric levels.
Predicted Impact
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Date Range |
Region |
Weather |
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January 2-3, 2025 |
Western Himalayan region |
Light isolated to scattered rainfall/snowfall |
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January 4-6, 2025 |
Western Himalayan region |
Scattered to widespread rainfall/snowfall |
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January 5, 2025 |
Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad |
Heavy rainfall/snowfall in isolated areas |
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January 4-6, 2025 |
Northwest India plains |
Light isolated to scattered rainfall |
Cyclonic Circulation Over South India
A cyclonic circulation over the Equatorial Indian Ocean and southwest Bay of Bengal is set to impact Tamil Nadu.
Predicted Impact
|
Date |
Region |
Weather |
|
January 2, 2025 |
South Tamil Nadu |
Light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning; heavy rainfall at isolated places |
Temperature Trends Across India
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Northwest India: Minimum temperatures to rise by 3-5°C over the next 5 days.
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East India: No significant change for 3 days; gradual rise by 2-4°C thereafter.
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Maharashtra Region: Rise by 2-4°C in 3 days; stable thereafter.
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Central India & Gujarat: No significant changes expected.
Cold Wave and Fog Warnings
IMD warns of severe cold wave conditions in parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh on January 2, 2025, with dense fog expected in northern and eastern regions until January 6, impacting visibility and travel.
Cold Day Conditions:
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Region |
Date |
Remarks |
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Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh |
January 2, 2025 |
Severe cold day conditions in some parts |
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Uttar Pradesh |
January 2, 2025 |
Isolated pockets |
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Madhya Pradesh |
January 2, 2025 |
Isolated pockets |
Fog Conditions:
|
Region |
Dense Fog Duration |
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Punjab, Haryana, Odisha |
January 2, 2025 |
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Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh |
Till January 3, 2025 |
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Assam, Meghalaya, Northeast States |
Till January 6, 2025 |
Ground frost conditions are expected in isolated pockets of Arunachal Pradesh and the Northeast States from January 2 to 3, 2025, as per the latest weather warnings issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast
Delhi/NCR will see partly cloudy skies, minimum temperatures of 6-8°C, and dense fog in isolated areas. Smog and reduced visibility are expected during mornings and evenings, with light winds dominating the region.
Forecast:
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Wind Speed/Direction |
Fog/Smog |
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January 2, 2025 |
Partly cloudy |
<6 km/h morning; 10-12 km/h afternoon |
Dense fog in isolated areas |
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January 3, 2025 |
Partly cloudy |
<4 km/h morning; 8-10 km/h afternoon |
Moderate fog in some places |
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January 4, 2025 |
Partly cloudy |
<4 km/h morning; 6-8 km/h afternoon |
Smog/shallow fog in evening |
The forecast highlights varied weather conditions across the country, ranging from snowfall in the Himalayas to rainfall in Tamil Nadu. Citizens are advised to stay updated and prepare for cold days, dense fog, and potential disruptions due to heavy rain or snow in specific regions.
