Rain Alert: The weather is changing rapidly across the country. Due to the westerly winds, the cold has increased in many areas, while the effect of icy winds in the mountains is also being felt in the plains. A drop in temperature has been recorded in many states, while rain has also been predicted at some places. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released the latest update for the next few days.
Rain expected in Northeast India for next 6 days
Western winds are becoming active in Northeast India, due to which heavy rains will continue here. According to IMD, heavy to very heavy rains are expected in Arunachal Pradesh from 15 to 20 February. There is also a possibility of lightning along with thunder. Apart from this, there is a possibility of continuous rain in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim for the next seven days.
In the last 24 hours, heavy rains have been witnessed in many states of the Northeast. Heavy rains were recorded in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya. In Assam, hailstorms also occurred along with rain, due to which a drop in temperature was recorded.
Western disturbance will be active again, there will be snowfall and rain in these states
According to the Meteorological Department, a new western disturbance will be active in the western Himalayan region on February 17. Its effect will be seen in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand from February 17 to 20, where snowfall and rain are likely. Himachal Pradesh may also witness snowfall and rain on February 19-20.
The effect of this western disturbance will be seen in the plains of North India as well. There are chances of rain in Rajasthan between 18 and 20 February. On the other hand, light rain may occur in Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh on 20 February.
How much did the temperature drop? IMD report
According to the Meteorological Department, in the last 24 hours, the day temperature has dropped by 2 to 5 degrees Celsius in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. At the same time, the temperature has dropped by 1-2 degrees Celsius in Delhi, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana. However, the day temperature in central and eastern India remains above normal. The temperature in the western Himalayan region and some parts of South India has been recorded 3 to 6 degrees above normal. At the same time, the temperature in many places in northwest and northeastern India was 1 to 3 degrees above normal.
Night temperatures also fluctuate
Changes in temperature have been observed even at night. Minimum temperatures in eastern India have dropped by 3 to 6 degrees Celsius. The mercury has dropped by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius in central India, northeast India and northwestern plains. At the same time, a slight increase in temperature has been recorded in some parts of Rajasthan and South India. Here the mercury has increased by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius.
Temperature will not change in North-West India in the next 24 hours
According to the Meteorological Department, there is no possibility of any major change in the minimum temperature in the plains of North-West India during the next 24 hours. At the same time, dense fog is expected in the morning in sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim till February 16. Cold wave conditions may persist in Himachal Pradesh on February 14 and 15 as well.
In which states is the mercury between 5-10 degrees?
Currently, the minimum temperature in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Jharkhand has been recorded between 5 to 10 degrees Celsius. Whereas, the temperature in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim remains between 10 to 15 degrees. The coldest place in the plains of the country was Adampur in Punjab, where the minimum temperature was recorded at 4.2 degrees Celsius.
Delhi-NCR weather: How will the situation be till February 17?
In the last 24 hours, the minimum temperature in Delhi-NCR has dropped by 1 degree and the maximum temperature has dropped by 2 degrees. The maximum temperature in the capital remains between 23 to 25 degrees and the minimum temperature remains between 9 to 11 degrees Celsius.
Winds are blowing from the northwest direction at a speed of 20-22 km per hour, which can increase to 25-35 km per hour. According to the Meteorological Department, the sky may remain partly cloudy in Delhi-NCR from February 15 to 17.
The weather is constantly changing across the country. Heavy rains are continuing in Northeast India, while due to Western disturbances, snowfall and rain are expected in North India as well. There is also a fluctuation in temperature, due to which people are facing cold and changing weather. In such a situation, people need to be cautious by following the advice of the Meteorological Department.
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