Rain Alert : The weather has suddenly changed in Delhi-NCR and many parts of North India. In the last 24 hours, strong cold winds blew in Delhi-NCR, due to which the temperature dropped. People felt as if the cold has returned again.
According to the Meteorological Department, rain and snowfall continues in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, due to which the effect of cold has increased further in the hilly areas. In the past day, light to heavy snowfall occurred in many areas of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh, due to which many roads were closed and traffic was affected.
Effect of cold winds in Delhi-NCR
According to the Meteorological Department, strong cold winds blew at a speed of 30 km per hour throughout the day in Delhi-NCR on March 4, due to which the maximum temperature dropped by about 5 degrees. The minimum temperature was also recorded at 9.6 degrees Celsius, which was much lower than normal. The humidity level in the air was recorded at 22%.
Today, on March 4, there is a possibility of strong winds in Delhi and surrounding areas, whose speed can be 20-30 km per hour. However, the sky will remain clear and the sunshine during the day will provide some relief. According to weather experts, there may be light fog in the morning between March 6 and 9, but the weather will be clear during the day. There is also a possibility of cloudiness on March 8 and 9.
Snowfall continues in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir
Due to the effect of Western Disturbance, heavy snowfall and rain continues in the hilly states of North India. In the last 24 hours, light snowfall occurred in Chamba and Kullu of Himachal Pradesh, while heavy snowfall was recorded in Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert in Himachal Pradesh and advised people not to travel unnecessarily.
Due to snowfall, many roads have been closed due to landslides and snow accumulation. Due to landslides and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, schools and examinations have been postponed in some places. In Jammu and Kashmir too, normal life has been affected in many areas due to snowfall. There has been heavy snowfall in the higher areas of Kashmir Valley, due to which a drop in temperature has been recorded.
How will the weather be in the coming days?
According to the Meteorological Department, rain and snowfall along with thunderstorms are likely to continue in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir on March 4 and 5. Another western disturbance is going to be active from March 9, due to which the weather may remain bad in many parts of North India even during Holi. During this time, light rain can also be seen in some parts of Delhi-NCR including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh.
Rain forecast with strong winds in Punjab and Haryana
The Meteorological Department has also issued an alert for Punjab and Haryana. Due to the effect of Western Disturbance on March 9, strong winds at the speed of 30-40 km per hour are expected in these states. Apart from this, hailstorms may also occur at some places.
Rainfall in Northeast India too
Weather changes are also being seen in Northeast India. There is a possibility of rain with thunderstorms in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura. A cyclonic circulation is active in these areas, due to which the weather may remain affected for the next few days.
How will the weather be in Rajasthan and South India?
While the effect of winter remains in North India, the maximum temperature in Rajasthan is expected to increase by 2 to 3 degrees in the next 3 days. At the same time, heat and humidity will remain in Konkan-Goa and coastal areas of Karnataka in South India. The weather has suddenly changed in many parts of North India.
The temperature has dropped due to cold winds in Delhi-NCR, while heavy snowfall in Himachal and Jammu and Kashmir has made the situation difficult. There is a possibility of rain and snowfall in many states of North India in the coming days. At the same time, heat will increase in Rajasthan and the period of humidity and heat will continue in South India. The Meteorological Department has advised people to be cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.
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