IMD Rainfall Alert: Double Western Disturbances to Impact Weather, Rain Predicted Across North India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rainfall alert as two consecutive Western Disturbances are expected to influence weather patterns across North India between January 29 and February 1, 2025. This shift in conditions will bring rain to hill states initially, followed by the plains of North India.
Weather Forecast: Rain and Temperature Updates
Rainfall Alert
- Hill States: Rain and snowfall are expected from January 29 to February 1, affecting regions in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir.
- Plains: Areas in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall from January 30 to February 1.
Current Weather Conditions
- Cold Wave: Severe cold wave conditions prevailed in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab over the past 24 hours.
- Fog: Dense fog affected Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, and Tripura, causing visibility issues.
Temperature Trends
- Northwest India: Current minimum temperatures range between 5ยฐC and 10ยฐC, with Churu, Rajasthan recording the lowest at 3.6ยฐC.
- Temperatures are expected to rise by 2-4ยฐC in the coming days across the northwestern, central, and Maharashtra regions.
- Eastern India: A similar rise in temperatures by 2-4ยฐC is predicted after the next three days.
Impact of Western Disturbances
- The first Western Disturbance is expected to activate on January 29, with the second following on February 1.
- These systems will bring scattered rain or snowfall to the Western Himalayan region and light rainfall to the plains.
- Delhi-NCR: Minimal impact is expected, with no significant rainfall predicted. The region will witness clearer skies, mild fog, and moderate air quality.
City-Specific Weather Updates
Delhi-NCR
- January 27: Morning fog likely; clear skies with maximum temperatures around 22-24ยฐC and minimums at 7-9ยฐC.
- January 28-29: Partial cloud cover expected, with temperatures ranging between 24-26ยฐC (maximum) and 9-11ยฐC (minimum).
- Air Quality: AQI remains in the moderate category, recorded at 196.
Hill States
- Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir: Snowfall expected between January 29 and February 1.
- Cold Wave: Likely to continue in select areas until January 27.
Other States
- Bihar: Dense fog predicted until January 29.
- Eastern and Northeastern India: Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura to witness dense fog till January 28.
IMDโs Advisory
- Travelers: Exercise caution in fog-prone areas; expect low visibility conditions.
- Farmers: Protect standing crops from potential frost and rain damage in affected areas.
- Residents: Stay updated on regional forecasts and prepare for weather changes.
IMD Rainfall Alert: Double Western Disturbances to Impact Weather, Rain Predicted Across North India
