The weather forecast for northwest India indicates the influence of a western disturbance, as stated by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Predictions suggest light to moderate rainfall and snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on March 13 and March 14. However, these weather conditions are expected to improve thereafter.
In addition to these regions, the India Meteorological Department also forecasts light rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan on March 13, owing to the prevailing western disturbance. Meanwhile, West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to experience light rainfall until March 14, particularly in the Gangetic West Bengal region, where the rainfall may persist from March 13 to March 17.
Moving towards the eastern states, Odisha is expected to witness light rainfall from March 14 to March 17, while Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh may experience similar conditions on March 16 and March 17. Further northeast, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are likely to see light rainfall over the next three days. Arunachal Pradesh may experience light to moderate rainfall and snowfall over the next six days.
Meanwhile, in southern India, Kerala is expected to have hot and humid weather on March 12, followed by similar conditions in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry over the next three days.
Delhi, on the other hand, recorded its highest maximum temperature in March on Monday, reaching 32 degrees Celsius. According to Kuldeep Srivastava, a scientist and head of the local weather office, the temperature is expected to remain consistent on Tuesday but may decrease on Wednesday due to the possibility of light rain and cloudy skies. The maximum temperature recorded in March last year was 33.9 degrees Celsius, while it was 39.6 degrees Celsius the year before.
Overall, the India Meteorological Department’s weather forecast highlights varying conditions across different regions of India, with some areas experiencing rainfall and snowfall due to the influence of a western disturbance, while others may have hot and humid weather conditions.
