The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting rainfall accompanied by strong, gusty winds on Tuesday, January 27. Temperatures are expected to range from a maximum of 19°C to a minimum of around 9°C. The capital recorded an Air Quality Index(AQI) of 281 at 9:00 am, which falls in the “poor” category.
IMD has also predicted rain and snowfall across parts of north, northwest, and central India starting January 27. According to the latest weather bulletin, several regions are expected to experience a combination of rainfall, snowfall, thunderstorms, dense fog, cold wave conditions and strong winds.
Another western disturbance is expected to approach northwest India from the night of January 30, which means unsettled weather may continue till the end of the month.
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As per the IMD, widespread rain and snowfall, along with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds, are very likely over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradeshand Uttarakhand on January 27. Uttarakhandmay continue to see such activity on January 28 as well. Heavy rain or snowfall is expected at isolated places in these hill states on January 27, which could lead to travel difficulties in higher areas, temporary road closures and disruptions to air and rail services.
IMD predicts rain in north and central India
Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds blowing at 40 to 50 kmph and reaching up to 60 kmph, is expected over Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh on January 27.
Similar weather conditions are likely in west Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on the same day, while east Uttar Pradesh may see storms on both January 27 and 28. Madhya Pradesh is expected to receive isolated light rain with lightning on January 27 and 28, and Chhattisgarh may see a few showers on January 28.
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The IMD has also warned of isolated hailstorms over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, west Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on January 27. Cold wave conditions are very likely in isolated areas of Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab, while parts of Himachal Pradesh may experience cold day conditions with low daytime temperatures.
Unsettled weather may persist till month-end
Looking ahead, the IMD’s forecast for January 29 to 31 indicates isolated to scattered rain or snowfall over the western Himalayan region. Isolated rainfall is also likely over Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh during this period.
With another western disturbance expected from the night of January 30, fresh rain and cloudy weather may develop over northwest India towards the end of the month. |
