Impending Weather Shift: Rain and Snow Expected in Northwest India

Northwest India is bracing for weather changes as light to moderate rain and a temperature rise are predicted. An active western disturbance over North Pakistan could cause snowfall in the Western Himalayas and heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir by December 4, affecting the region's plains.

Northwest India is on alert for weather changes, with light to moderate rainfall and a gradual temperature increase forecasted for the coming week, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

An active western disturbance over North Pakistan is expected to impact the Western Himalayas, bringing light to moderate snowfall over the next two to three days. IMD scientist Naresh mentioned, "At present, there is a western disturbance over North Pakistan. It is likely to affect the Western Himalayas in the next two to three days and cause light to moderate snowfall."

Starting December 4, a stronger western disturbance is predicted to affect northwest India's plains, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, and Jammu and Kashmir. Naresh added, "We are expecting an active western disturbance from December 4, which may cause heavy snowfall over Jammu and Kashmir and light to moderate snowfall in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand."

Temperatures are anticipated to remain steady for the next 24 hours, but a rise of 2-4 degrees Celsius is expected afterward in the northwest plains. Naresh affirmed, "There will be no significant change in temperatures over the next 24 hours. However, we expect a rise of 2-4 degrees Celsius in the plains after that."

The IMD issued an orange alert for Punjab and Haryana due to expected cold day conditions, with maximum temperatures dipping 4.5 degrees Celsius below normal for the next two days. Naresh clarified, "Cold day conditions are expected over Punjab and Haryana for today and tomorrow. However, no severe cold wave conditions are anticipated."

Delhi-NCR and other northwest parts anticipate rainfall starting December 4, signaling a wet spell for the region. Naresh concluded, "From December 4 onwards, light to moderate rainfall is expected over the plains, including Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR."

(With inputs from agencies.)