New Delhi: The weather appears to be undergoing significant shifts, bringing rain to some areas while the sun shines brightly in others. In North India, rising temperatures have led to sweltering heat that is already causing people to break a sweat. Alongside the heat, spells of rain and strong winds are expected to persist. The next three days are unlikely to be easy, as there remains a possibility of rainfall across various locations.
The hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh remain blanketed in snow, with temperatures currently being recorded in the negative range. Snowfall is also being witnessed in several parts of Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir. The biting cold in these areas has left residents shivering. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy rainfall across various regions of the country. Detailed information regarding weather conditions in specific locations can be found below.
Warnings for Rain and Hailstorms in Several States
Under the influence of a Western Disturbance, the India Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning across Northwest India—covering both the Himalayan range states and the plains. Warnings for rain and hailstorms have been issued for these regions.
The Meteorological Department has issued hailstorm warnings for Chhattisgarh on March 18, and for Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh on March 19. Additionally, the department has forecast the likelihood of rain in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, as well as in Western Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttarakhand on March 20. An ‘Orange Alert’ regarding rain and hailstorms has also been issued for Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, West Bengal, and Odisha. Furthermore, a warning for severe storms—with wind speeds potentially reaching 70 km/h—has been issued for Uttarakhand and Western Uttar Pradesh for March 19 and 20.
Know What to Expect: Weather Forecast for UP
According to the Meteorological Department, weather conditions in the districts of Western Uttar Pradesh appear to be undergoing a significant change due to hailstorms and gusty winds. As per the IMD, a new Western Disturbance is expected to become active starting March 19. Consequently, an increase in storm and rainfall activity is anticipated in the region. A decline in both minimum and maximum temperatures is expected. The weather is likely to deteriorate in several districts of Western Uttar Pradesh, including Meerut, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Bijnor, Amroha, and Rampur. A rain alert has also been issued for Moradabad, Sambhal, Baghpat, Hapur, Noida, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Mathura, and Hathras.
Weather in Haryana and Punjab
According to the Meteorological Department, a Western Disturbance is expected to remain active over Haryana and Punjab on March 19, 20, and 21. Consequently, strong gusty winds—resembling a storm—are expected to blow at speeds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour across several districts of both states; furthermore, a change in weather conditions, accompanied by rain and thunderstorms, is anticipated.
