Weather is a dynamic force, and understanding the current atmospheric conditions is crucial for making informed decisions. Over the next five days, several weather systems will play a pivotal role in shaping the climate across different regions. Here’s a comprehensive overview to keep you abreast of what to expect.
Weather Systems:
Low-Pressure Area and Trough:
A low-pressure area is situated over the Southeast Arabian Sea, accompanied by a trough extending to the north Kerala coast in lower levels. Simultaneously, a cyclonic circulation associated with a Western Disturbance hovers over Jammu and adjoining North Pakistan at mid-tropospheric levels. This induces a cyclonic circulation over South Haryana, with a trough extending to North Konkan in lower levels.
Dense Fog and Cold Day Warnings:
North India:
- Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, Bihar: Dense to very dense fog is expected on the 4th and 5th of January, with dense fog in isolated pockets for the next three days.
- Rajasthan: Similar fog conditions are anticipated on the 4th and 5th of January, with dense fog in isolated pockets for the subsequent two days.
- West Uttar Pradesh: Dense fog is likely on the 4th of January, with isolated pockets on the 5th.
- Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, West Bengal & Sikkim, Assam & Meghalaya, Mizoram & Tripura: Expect dense fog from the 4th to the 6th of January. East Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh may experience it on the 4th and 5th.
Cold Day Conditions:
- Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh & Delhi, Rajasthan: From the 4th of January, cold day to severe cold day conditions are expected, continuing in isolated pockets on the 5th.
- West Uttar Pradesh: Isolated pockets may experience cold day conditions on the 4th of January.
- East Rajasthan: Cold wave conditions are likely on the 4th and 5th of January.
Rainfall Forecast:
Under the Influence of the Low-Pressure Area over the Southeast Arabian Sea:
- South Tamil Nadu, South Kerala, and Lakshadweep: Light to moderate rainfall is anticipated, with isolated heavy rainfall over Lakshadweep on the 5th.
- East Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Madhya Pradesh: Expect light isolated rainfall from the 4th to the 7th of January.
Temperature Forecast:
- A rise by 2-3°C in minimum temperatures is expected over many parts of Central & East India in the next 24 hours.
- No significant change in minimum temperatures is likely over the rest of North India during the next 4-5 days.
Stay tuned for updates as we navigate the intricacies of these weather systems over the next five days. Your safety and preparedness matter, and staying informed is the first step.
Source: India Meteorological Department
