Monsoon Forecast – Even three days after Diwali, rising pollution levels in the capital Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) have worsened the air quality. Breathing has become increasingly difficult, causing inconvenience to residents. Snowfall in the hilly areas of North India has significantly increased the cold.
People have begun wearing warm clothing in the morning and evening. The cold is increasing in the plains. Late-night rain in some parts of South India has brought down temperatures. The weather in the northeastern states is also rapidly changing. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rain in various parts of the country. You can find out what the weather will be like below.
Rain Alert in These States
According to the Meteorological Department, an alert for heavy rain has been issued in several states of South India. The IMD has issued a rain warning for October 24 due to the formation of two low-pressure areas over the southeast Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. According to the Meteorological Department, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Manipur may experience heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms.
Caution has been urged due to the possibility of lightning. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands and coastal Andhra Pradesh may receive 7 to 20 cm of rainfall in the next 24 hours. The IMD has predicted heavy rain in Kerala, coastal Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Pollution levels worsen in Delhi.
The air quality in the capital, Delhi, has deteriorated significantly, making it difficult to breathe. One hour spent outdoors is equivalent to smoking fifty cigarettes. The sky is shrouded in haze, with the air quality in most areas reaching very poor levels. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 428, which falls in the severe category.
The air quality in most parts of the capital has reached the very poor category. Administrative measures are also being taken to provide relief from the toxic air. This is believed to be due to the fireworks bursting during Diwali. For many years, pollution levels have reached the severe category after Diwali.
There will be snowfall here.
According to the Meteorological Department, rain and snowfall are expected in Uttarakhand. Light rain is expected in Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, and Rudraprayag. Snowfall is also expected here. Temperatures in Keylong, Himachal Pradesh, are expected to reach 1 degree Celsius.