The weather is changing rapidly in different parts of the country including North-West India. In the western Himalayan regions, where snowfall has spread a white blanket on the peaks, the temperature is continuously rising despite light drizzle in the plains. Even in Jammu and Kashmir, the maximum temperature seems to be touching the sky and the heat has made people miserable. On the other hand, the states of North-East, East and South India are witnessing rain with thunder and strong winds in the maritime areas.
According to the latest update of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclonic circulation of upper air is active over Uttarakhand, the effect of which is visible in the hilly districts. On Monday, light rain was recorded at isolated places in the state and snowfall in high altitude areas. On February 24 and 25, there is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in the higher reaches of the state, especially those at altitudes above 3,000 meters. Alert has been issued in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh districts. Cold winds can blow in the plains in the morning and evening.
The people of Jammu and Kashmir are suffering the most due to changing weather conditions. Along with Jammu, the maximum temperature at most places in Kashmir Valley, especially in the plains, remains above normal by 8-12 degrees Celsius. People are in bad condition due to heat. The day temperature in Srinagar reached 20.7 degrees Celsius, which is about 9.7 degrees more than normal. The temperature was recorded at 17.5 degrees in Pahalgam, 10 degrees in Gulmarg, 25 degrees in Jammu and 24 degrees Celsius in Kathua. Mild heat is being felt during the day, while the morning and night still remain cold.
Temperature will rise in Delhi
According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature will continue to rise till March 1. The temperature is likely to reach 32 degrees by February 26, while the minimum temperature will be between 13-15 degrees. Whereas from February 27 to March 1, the maximum temperature is expected to be between 31-33 degrees and the minimum temperature is expected to be between 15-17 degrees.
Himachal Pradesh: Rain and snow in many districts
According to IMD, light rain and snowfall was also recorded in higher reaches in Himachal Pradesh. Kullu, Kinnaur and Dharamshala received light rain, while Manali remained sunny during the day. The difference in temperature in the state was quite visible. The minimum temperature in Tabo was recorded at minus 4.6 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature in Una reached 28 degrees Celsius. The state may witness snowfall along with light rain during 26-28 February. However, the weather is expected to remain clear for the remaining days.
Feeling of heat ahead of time in North India…
In North India, usually after Holi, there is warmth in the atmosphere. But this time due to dry weather, the heat is being felt before time. According to the Meteorological Department, the heat will increase further during the next seven days and the maximum temperature may increase by 3-4 degrees Celsius. The lowest minimum temperature in the plains of North India was recorded at 9.6 degrees Celsius in Bathinda, Punjab. The highest maximum temperature was 37 degrees Celsius each in Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh and Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
Strong winds and thundershowers in the eastern part
Subtropical strong westerly winds are active over Northeast India, while strong cyclonic winds are blowing in the upper troposphere over West Assam. Due to this, there was light rain in Odisha on Monday. During this period, there was thunder and lightning along with winds blowing at a speed of 30-40 km per hour. Similar weather is likely on Tuesday also. Light rain also occurred in some areas in East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh. There were showers and thunderstorms in Assam, Meghalaya, Gangetic West Bengal and Telangana. Similar weather may persist in these states only on 24th February.
46 tourists trapped in snowfall in Sikkim rescued
46 tourists stranded amid sudden heavy snowfall in the high Himalayan areas of East Sikkim have been safely rescued by the army personnel with prompt action. The army had launched a massive rescue operation on Sunday to evacuate tourists and locals. Defense Ministry spokesperson in Guwahati, Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat, said that due to sudden and heavy snowfall along with sub-zero temperatures, many tourist vehicles were stuck on sensitive routes. People were facing difficult conditions in the open due to adverse weather.