Weather Forecast: Expect Sudden Cold Spells and Heavy Rainfall in Selected States
The IMD has issued severe rain alerts across multiple states including Himalayan regions, suggesting that after months of scorching heat, India is set to experience a shift towards colder temperatures and heavy rainfall.
Highlights
- •Several states are expected to receive rain alerts from the IMD due to weather variations caused by monsoonal changes.
- •The transition includes regions like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Maharashtra, Odisha, Chattisgarh, and West Bengal.
- •Temperature rise will affect most of India while cold waves are anticipated in high mountainous areas as indicated by snowfall alerts issued for these regions.
- •While mainland parts of the country may experience moderate temperature increases due to increased humidity from monsoons, it is essential to prepare for possible power outages amidst forecasted rains.
Despite the seasonal shift from biting cold to warming up, signs indicate that the monsoonal showers are on the horizon across various states. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rain alerts for several regions including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Maharashtra, Odisha, Chattisgarh, and West Bengal.
For most of the country, expect a gradual rise in temperatures starting from Delhi, NCR to Uttar Pradesh, while regions like Himalayan states face cold waves under heavy snow accumulations.
The IMD has also issued rain alerts for several districts including Kumaon, Garhwal and other high mountains in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and the border areas of Uttarakhand. These could potentially affect millions living in these regions.
For those who live in mainland parts of the country, expect a moderate rise in temperature which may alleviate some health issues due to cold weather in these locations.
