Heavy Rain Alert: Western Disturbance Affects 22 Indian States
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rain alerts for 22 states due to Western Disturbances. This impacts temperature changes, rainfall patterns, thunderstorms, and lightning in regions like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and South India.
Highlights
- •Heavy Rain Alert Issued for 22 Indian States
- •Western Disturbance Expected to Affect Multiple Regions
- •Temperature Rise of 2-3 Degrees Celsius in Some Areas
- •Alerts of Thunderstorms and Hailstorms in Specific States
Weather alerts are underway as a combination of Western Disturbances brings intermittent cloud cover, rainfall, lightning, and thunder across various parts of India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for 22 states, including heavy rainfall in several regions over the coming weeks.
In addition to the snowfall in North India's mountains and the bright sunshine seen in Delhi-NCR and its neighboring areas, rising temperatures are anticipated. By March 27, temperatures could reach up to two or three degrees higher than usual across these regions.
Specific Weather Patterns Across India
In Delhi: The IMD predicts a possibility of light to moderate rainfall with accompanying lightning and thunder in the national capital. Gusty winds are expected, keeping temperatures within the normal range.
In Uttar Pradesh (UP): The Western Disturbance has once again brought storms, rain, and hailstorms, with heavy rainfall and accompanying thunderstorms on March 27th. An alert for UP is issued due to its high intensity impact from this weather system.
Rainfall in Bihar: A major impact of the Western Disturbance can be felt more intensely here, with possible heavy rainfall along with hailstorms on both March 27 and 28th. There's also a possibility of thunderstorms.
South India: In Kerala, intense heat and humidity are forecasted from March 26 to 27, causing discomfort among residents. However, Telangana and Karnataka face different conditions with warnings for rain and thunderstorms. Hailstorms could occur in North Interior Karnataka and Telangana on the same dates.
Rain Predictions Include: Punjab, Haryana, Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
