The meteorological landscape for early to mid-April brings a tapestry of weather systems and forecasts across the Indian subcontinent. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown:
Western Disturbance and Induced Cyclonic Circulation: A Western Disturbance coupled with an induced cyclonic circulation dominates the weather scenario over north Pakistan and neighboring regions. This system, along with a trough aloft in middle and upper tropospheric westerlies, is poised to impact Northwest India from April 22nd onwards.
Expected Weather Impact:
- Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand: Anticipate isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall/snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds from April 20th to 26th.
- Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, and West Rajasthan: Isolated rainfall is expected in these regions during April 20th to 22nd.
Cyclonic Circulation and Trough Influence: Central Assam hosts a cyclonic circulation while a trough extends from northwest Bihar to this system in lower tropospheric levels. Here’s what to expect:
- Arunachal Pradesh: Prepare for fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall with isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds from April 20th to 24th.
- Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura: Scattered rainfall is on the cards from April 20th to 24th, with isolated heavy rainfall anticipated in specific areas.
Trough/Wind Discontinuity Influence: A trough from Marathwada to south Tamil Nadu marks its presence in lower tropospheric levels. Brace for:
- Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Konkan & Goa: Isolated light rainfall accompanied by isolated thunderstorms and lightning from April 20th to 22nd.
- Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh: Expect scattered rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds from April 20th to 23rd.
Maximum Temperature Observations: Yesterday, maximum temperatures soared across various regions, notably reaching 42-44°C in parts of Vidarbha, Marathwada, and more. Heat Wave conditions prevail in isolated pockets, with temperatures above normal by 2-4°C in many areas.
Heat Wave, Warm Night, and Hot & Humid Weather Warnings:
- Heat Wave conditions are forecasted for isolated pockets of Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Gangetic West Bengal from April 20th to 24th, with severe Heat Wave conditions in isolated pockets.
- Hot and humid weather is expected across several regions, including Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Kerala & Mahe, and more, during specific periods.
- Warm night conditions are likely over Odisha & East Uttar Pradesh on April 20th.
Stay informed and prepared for the diverse weather patterns and potential impacts over the coming days.
Source: India Meteorological Department
