Monsoon Alert: Pre-Monsoon Showers and Snow Threat in Key States
Monsoonal impacts affect major North Indian states including temperatures rise leading to unsettled weather conditions with severe precipitation, wind gusts and snowfall threatening populations in various hill areas. Meteorological experts warn of heavy storms and adverse conditions.
Highlights
- •IMD forecasts up to 65 km/h winds with thunderstorms and hailstones across specific regions affecting several North Indian states.
- •Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are under a 'Yellow Alert' for snowfall and potential lightning strikes during unsettled weather conditions.
- •Kashmir’s higher-altitude regions will see rain, while lower areas may experience heavy rainfall with occasional snowfall at popular tourist destinations.
- •Pre-monsoon showers are expected in several states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Mizoram.
New Delhi remains at the heat of a hot season while North Indian states may soon receive pre-monsoon showers, with significant weather impacts expected across several regions.
The Western Disturbance brings unsettled conditions for the next four days, affecting Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and certain hill regions of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. Snowfall in these areas has led to a drop in temperature and harsh winter-like conditions for residents.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts up to 65 km/h winds with thunderstorms and hailstones in several parts of North India, including Delhi and nearby hill regions. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are under a 'Yellow Alert' concerning snowfall and potential lightning strikes.
Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Mizoram are expected to experience extreme rainfall, accompanied by strong winds and squalls. The IMD forecasts rain in Kashmir’s altitude while lower regions may see heavy rainfall with snowfall at famous tourist destinations like Gulmarg for these states.
