Weather Update: Heavy Rains Hit Tamil Nadu and Kerala; Dense Fog Engulfs Delhi, Punjab, and UP
India is set to experience diverse weather conditions, with heavy rainfall across southern states, dense fog in northern regions, and fluctuating temperatures through mid-November.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive weather forecast for several regions across India, predicting heavy rainfall, dense fog, and temperature changes in the coming days. This detailed overview provides insights into rainfall patterns, foggy conditions, and temperature expectations across key regions.
Heavy Rainfall Across South India
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in various parts of South India due to cyclonic systems. The rainfall distribution is as follows:
|
Region |
Dates |
Forecast |
|
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal |
November 14-16 |
Light to moderate rainfall, heavy at times |
|
Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam |
November 14 |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
November 14-17 |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
|
South Interior Karnataka |
November 15 |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
IMD attributes this rainfall to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal near Tamil Nadu and another system over the Arabian Sea off Kerala’s coast.
Fog Advisory: Dense Fog Over Northern India
Dense fog has affected visibility in various regions and is expected to persist, particularly during nighttime and early morning hours. Here’s the fog forecast:
|
Region |
Dates |
Fog Intensity |
|
Punjab |
Until November 15 |
Dense to very dense fog |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
Until November 18 |
Dense fog |
|
Haryana, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Bihar, Jharkhand |
Until November 16 |
Dense fog |
|
Uttar Pradesh & North Rajasthan |
Until November 15 |
Dense fog |
These conditions are expected to reduce visibility significantly, impacting travel, especially in areas reporting visibility below 200 meters, such as Amritsar, Delhi IGI, and Hindon Airport.
Temperature Trends and Forecast
Recent Observations
Over the past 24 hours, the IMD observed temperature trends across various regions. Minimum temperatures remained stable in most areas, though certain locations reported notable deviations:
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Above Normal: Punjab (5°C above normal), West Rajasthan, Haryana, Bihar, East Uttar Pradesh, and Rayalaseema saw higher-than-average temperatures.
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Notable Low: Sidhi in East Madhya Pradesh recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 11.4°C.
Expected Temperature Changes
|
Region |
Expected Change |
|
Northwest India |
Gradual fall by 2-3°C over the next 5 days |
|
East India |
Gradual fall by 3-4°C over the next 5 days |
|
West India |
Rise by 2-3°C, followed by gradual decrease |
Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast: November 14-16, 2024
The Delhi NCR region will experience a mix of clear skies, dense fog, and fluctuating wind patterns. Temperatures will vary between a high of 30-33°C and a low of 14-18°C.
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Wind Speed |
Fog/Smog Condition |
|
November 14 |
Mainly clear |
<6 km/h morning, 10 km/h afternoon |
Dense fog in morning |
|
November 15 |
Mainly clear |
10-15 km/h afternoon |
Dense fog in morning |
|
November 16 |
Mainly clear |
10-15 km/h afternoon |
Shallow to moderate fog in morning |
Dense to very dense fog is expected in the mornings on November 14 and 15, with visibility reduced to as low as 200 meters in some areas, particularly around Palam and Safdarjung airports.
Travelers are advised to be cautious due to low visibility conditions in fog-prone areas and to prepare for temperature fluctuations in the coming days.
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