As Weather maintains its grip across the northern plains of India, residents are experiencing minimum temperatures ranging between 7-11°C, which are notably below the seasonal average by 2-4°C in some regions. The chill in the air has been particularly pronounced, with Amritsar in Punjab recording the lowest minimum temperature of 4.6°C recently.
Looking ahead, weather systems are indicating significant activity over certain parts of the country. A trough extending from south interior Karnataka to west Vidarbha is expected to bring isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph. This activity is anticipated over East Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand on the 12th and 13th, followed by Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh on the 12th, Bihar on the 13th and 14th, and Gangetic West Bengal on the 14th of February, 2024.
In addition to rainfall, isolated hailstorms are also forecasted over East Madhya Pradesh, east Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh on the 12th of February, 2024. Moreover, light isolated rainfall is expected over Odisha on the 12th, 15th, and 16th, as well as over southeast Uttar Pradesh during the period of 12th to 14th February 2024.
While certain regions brace for precipitation, there are indications of a gradual rise in minimum temperatures across Northwest India over the next 5 days, with an expected increase of 2-4°C. A similar trend is anticipated in many parts of East India over the next 2 days, with no significant change thereafter. However, Central India is likely to witness stable minimum temperatures over the next 5 days.
Despite these fluctuations, isolated pockets of Himachal Pradesh and East Rajasthan are expected to experience cold wave conditions on the 12th of February, 2024, highlighting the continued variability in weather patterns across the country. As such, residents are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to stay safe amidst these changing conditions.
Source: India Meteorological Department
