The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a major change in weather conditions over several parts of India from Thursday, November 12. Widespread rainfall and snowfall are likely over the western Himalayas (Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh); some other northern states may also get rain and thunderstorms. Delhi’s minimum temperatures will fall; mist and shallow fog are expected early morning.
An active western disturbance will bring rain and snowfall to the northwestern Himalayan region on November 12-13, the weather department said. A weather system over the Bay of Bengal could also bring another spell of rain in southern India this weekend.
Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh Likely to Receive Rain and Snowfall
The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and adjoining areas on November 12 and 13. Some places may also receive isolated heavy rainfall.
Thunderstorms, lightning and hail are possible in some areas. Snowfall will occur at higher elevations as temperatures remain low.
Isolated to scattered rainfall is very likely over Himachal Pradesh on Thursday. Scattered to widespread rain in Uttarakhand between November 12 and 14 is also expected.
Travel and daily activities in the Himalayan states (heavy precipitation and snowfall) may also be affected by changing weather conditions.
Western Disturbance to Bring Rain to Punjab
The impact of the western disturbance is not going to remain restricted only to the Himalayan region. Punjab will also get rain on November 12 and 13 as well, IMD said.
Western disturbances are weather systems that normally develop around the Mediterranean and move eastwards towards South Asia. In winter, they bring rainfall to northwestern India and snow across the western Himalayas.
The latest system will affect weather in several northern states with cooler temperatures and changing atmospheric conditions.
South India Weather: Tamil Nadu and Kerala on Rain Alert
Southern India will also be affected by fresh rainfall activity due to a low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal.
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 13 and move northwestwards and strengthen into a well-marked low-pressure area by November 14, said IMD.
The system is expected to intensify further into a deep depression by November 15, and rainfall activity in parts of southern India could increase.
Isolated to scattered rainfall may occur over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on Thursday. Kerala and Mahe too will get rain due to the weather system developing over the Andaman Sea.
Lakshadweep may also receive rainfall. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are likely to get fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with isolated heavy showers.
The system will be watched carefully because its movement and intensity could affect rainfall over southern states in the days ahead.
Delhi Weather Today: Temperature May Drop to 15°C
Delhi will have partly cloudy skies on Thursday (November 12). IMD has also predicted mist and shallow fog in several parts of the national capital during the early morning hours.
The maximum will be between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius, and the minimum could drop to around 15 degrees Celsius.
The drop in minimum temperature will bring cooler mornings and evenings (especially early morning and late night). People may feel a difference in temperatures as winter conditions increase across northern India.
IMD Weather Forecast: Key Updates for November 12-15
The IMD forecast for the day said that weather will change in northern, southern, and island regions of the country. The IMD has predicted scattered light rain or drizzle at isolated places in the country.
- 12-13 Nov: Widespread rain and snowfall over J&K and Ladakh; rainfall possible in Punjab.
- 12 Nov: Isolated to scattered rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Kerala.
- November 12-14: Uttarakhand may receive scattered to widespread rainfall.
- November 12-14: Uttarakhand might see scattered to widespread rain.
- November 13-14: A low-pressure system is likely to develop and strengthen over the southeast Bay of Bengal.
- November 15: The system may intensify into a deep depression.
Western disturbances are affecting northern India, and a low-pressure system is developing over the Bay of Bengal, so many regions will see changes in weather over the next few days. People living in areas under rainfall and snowfall alerts should follow the IMD advisories and plan their travel accordingly.
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