Monsoon Alert – The effects of Cyclone Ditwa have subsided, but many areas of South India are still experiencing rain and thunderstorms. There’s no respite from the rains just yet. Snowfall and severe cold are lashing the hilly regions of North India, with temperatures reaching sub-zero in some places.
In the plains of Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh, the cold has begun to disrupt the pace of life. The severity of the cold has increased in most areas of Jharkhand and Bihar. Dense fog enveloped Delhi-NCR early in the morning, causing inconvenience to pedestrians.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy to light rain in several states across the country. The rain is expected to continue for the next two days. You can find detailed weather forecasts below.
Heavy Rain Alert in These States
According to the Meteorological Department, an alert for heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning has been issued for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh in South India. These areas are expected to experience torrential downpours on December 4th and 5th.
In addition, heavy rain is expected in parts of South Interior Karnataka and Maharashtra. Light to moderate rain is also expected in some areas of Puducherry and Mizoram. People have been urged to exercise caution here. Thunderstorms are also expected in all these areas.
How will the weather be in Bihar?
According to the Meteorological Department, dense fog is expected in the morning and evening in some parts of Bihar for the next two days. A cold wave is not expected here at present. Night temperatures are expected to gradually drop. Westerly winds are expected to blow at a speed of approximately 30 kilometres per hour, which will intensify the cold.
Temperatures to Fall in Jharkhand
The IMD has predicted a three to four degree drop in temperatures in Jharkhand, bordering Bihar, over the next three days. It has also predicted dense fog and cold wave-like conditions in the morning. Furthermore, snowfall in northern India is expected to impact the weather here. Cloudy skies are expected from December 7th.