Delhi is enveloped in dense fog due to a western disturbance, prompting an orange warning from the IMD. The fog is expected to persist for two days, with minimum temperatures around 7°C. A drop in temperature is predicted after the western disturbance moves east, bringing colder conditions across north India.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts light rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms in Delhi-NCR on Friday, June 6. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 43 degrees Celsius, while the minimum will be around 28 degrees Celsius. A strong dust storm hit several parts of the region overnight. The weather change is attributed to a western disturbance. The IMD predicts partly cloudy skies, dust storms, and thunderstorms over the next few days. Isolated hailstorm is also possible in West Rajasthan on June 7. Clear skies with gusty winds are expected on June 9, while partly cloudy skies with strong surface winds are forecast from June 10 to June 12. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to remain around 43 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting intense heatwave conditions in several states across northern and eastern India. Severe heatwave conditions are expected in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi over the next few days. Hot and humid conditions are also likely in West Bengal, while isolated rainfall is expected in the Western Himalayan region. Additionally, light to moderate rainfall is expected in southern states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.
Several Indian states, including Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, are expected to receive relief from the scorching heat in the coming days due to a western disturbance. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts light to moderate rainfall and hailstorms in these regions for the next three days. The wet spell is likely to bring thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds to northwest India until May 12, East India until May 13, and Central and south Peninsular India until May 15. The MeT has also forecast isolated hailstorms and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) in east Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh. Squally winds (50-60 kmph) are possible over central Maharashtra and west Madhya Pradesh on May 13. The IMD attributes the reduction in heatwave conditions to the thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in various regions. Rajasthan will continue to experience rain and thunderstorms until May 14. Delhi and Himachal Pradesh have also reported pleasant weather conditions after recent rainfall and thunderstorms.
Unseasonable snowfall has blanketed the picturesque hill stations of Kullu and Manali in Himachal Pradesh, India, prompting concerns about climate change. While some revel in the beauty of the snowfall, others express worry as it is an unusual occurrence for this time of year. The snowfall, brought by a western disturbance, has led to road closures and traffic disruptions, but is expected to subside from April 30th. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert and predicts further hailstorms in the coming days, keeping temperatures low. The snowfall has been observed in higher altitudes including Shimla, Chamba, Sirmaur, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, and Kinnaur, with Koksar and Hansa experiencing significant accumulation. The western disturbance has also brought rain, hailstorms, and thunderstorms to the region.
