As the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a hailstorm warning for large parts of northern and western India, residents and authorities brace themselves for potential weather disruptions. The forecast indicates heavy rainfall and the possibility of hailstorms due to a fresh active western disturbance affecting weather patterns across the region.
In Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, most places are expected to witness light to moderate rain or snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Isolated areas in the Jammu division may experience hailstorms on Sunday, with the likelihood of very heavy rainfall or snowfall at isolated places on Monday.
Moving to Himachal Pradesh, large swathes of the state are expected to receive light to moderate rain or snowfall along with hailstorm, thunderstorms and lightning over the next three days. Very heavy rainfall or snowfall is anticipated at isolated places on Sunday, with the IMD predicting hailstorms at isolated places on February 18th and 19th.
In Uttarakhand, light to moderate rain is anticipated in most places over the weekend, with the possibility of very heavy rainfall or snowfall at isolated places on Monday and Tuesday. Hailstorms are likely at isolated places in the state between February 18th and 21st.
Turning towards Punjab, isolated places may experience light to moderate rain on Sunday, with adverse weather conditions intensifying in the coming days. The IMD forecasts rain accompanied by hailstorm, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds at many places on February 19th and 20th. Hailstorms are expected at isolated places during this period.
In Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi, hailstorms are likely over isolated places in Haryana on Monday and Tuesday. Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds is expected in most areas during the same time.
Moving to Uttar Pradesh, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds is predicted from Monday onwards. Adverse weather conditions are likely over many places in western Uttar Pradesh on February 20th and over a few places in eastern Uttar Pradesh on February 20th and 21st. Hailstorms are anticipated over isolated places in western Uttar Pradesh on February 19th and 20th.
In Rajasthan, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is forecast over isolated places in both east and west Rajasthan from Monday onwards. Hailstorms are likely over isolated places in both regions on February 19th and 20th.
Lastly, in Madhya Pradesh, isolated places in north Madhya Pradesh may experience light to moderate rainfall between February 20th and 22nd.
As authorities and residents prepare for the anticipated weather disruptions, it is crucial to stay updated on the latest forecasts and advisories issued by the IMD and local authorities. Taking necessary precautions and staying indoors during adverse weather conditions can help mitigate risks and ensure safety.
