Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Rain and thunderstorms are likely to keep parts of north India on edge over the next two days, as an active weather system brings gusty winds and the possibility of hail.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast fairly widespread rainfall across parts of the region on Wednesday, October 14, and Thursday, October 15.
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The unsettled weather could also bring a dip in temperatures, offering some relief after warmer conditions. However, the timing and intensity of showers may vary from one area to another, with some fortunate enough to get a preview of the season ahead, while others still facing humid conditions.
WHERE WILL IT RAIN?
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi are likely to see fairly widespread rainfall and thunderstorms on October 14 and 15. Isolated hailstorms are also possible, according to the IMD.
Parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh may also receive rain, with the IMD forecasting isolated rainfall over east Rajasthan between October 14 and 16, and west Rajasthan until October 15.
Parts of west Uttar Pradesh could see showers from October 14 to 16, while rain is likely over east Uttar Pradesh on October 16.
The western Himalayan region is also expected to see unsettled weather.
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are likely to receive widespread rainfall during this period, while Himachal Pradesh may see fairly widespread rain on October 15. The already stormy weather may also be accompanied by hail in some areas.
WINDS AND HAIL ARE ON THE WAY
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds of 40–50 kmph, with gusts reaching 60 kmph at isolated places across Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi during October 14–15.
Hail and strong winds could damage standing crops, horticultural plantations, trees and vulnerable structures. The likelihood of hail, however, does not mean every location will be affected.
The forecast points to changing weather conditions, but the scale and duration of rainfall will depend on local conditions.
Western disturbances are weather systems that originate in the Mediterranean region and travel eastwards towards India. They are an important source of rain across northwest India’s plains and snowfall in the western Himalayas, particularly during the winter months.
These systems can trigger rain, thunderstorms and sharp changes in temperature outside the southwest monsoon season. Their effects depend on the system’s strength, movement and interaction with local weather conditions.
With rain and gusty winds forecast over several areas, the coming days could bring a further change in weather across north India.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
