Light clouds have covered Delhi-NCR today. The weather department has predicted rain by tonight. An alert has been issued for 20 states across the country. Due to an active western disturbance, a change in weather is expected.
Latest Weather Update for the Next 5 Days:
The weather across the country is changing again. A western disturbance is becoming active tonight, while a cyclonic system is forming over the Bay of Bengal. Due to these two factors, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in northeastern India. Some northern states may also experience rain. From now until February 23, around 20 states across the country may see rain, bringing a return of cold weather.
Rain, Snow, and Sunshine
The temperature in the plains of northern India is rising these days. In areas like Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Punjab, and Haryana, the cold is slowly easing off, and people are feeling the heat due to the bright sunshine. In hill stations like Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, light rain and snowfall are happening. Jaipur, Rajasthan, saw rain this morning. The chances of rain are increasing in the northeastern states.
Latest Weather Conditions in the Country
According to the weather department, there is a cyclonic system over the Bay of Bengal, about 1.5 kilometers above sea level, near Nagaland and surrounding areas. A cyclonic circulation is located in the lower atmosphere over northeastern Assam. A western disturbance is active with western winds. Another cyclonic circulation is present over western Rajasthan. The western disturbance will move eastward and strengthen, along with a north-south trough at lower levels.
Rain and Snowfall Alert in These States
According to IMD, due to the cyclonic system and western disturbance, heavy rain is expected in the northeastern states for the next five days, until February 23. On February 19, heavy rain is likely in Assam and Meghalaya. Light to moderate rain is expected in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim. With the new western disturbance, there may be light rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh. Rain and snow are also possible in Uttarakhand on February 19-20. On February 19 and 20, rain is expected in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Bihar.
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Weather in Delhi-NCR
The temperature in Delhi is rising, and with the strong sunshine, it feels warm. A western disturbance is active, and light rain is expected by tonight. Since morning, there have been light clouds in the sky and some fog, but the maximum temperature on the morning of February 18 (Tuesday) was 26.83°C. The minimum and maximum temperatures during the day are expected to be between 16.05°C and 29.38°C. The humidity in the air is 11%, and the wind speed is 11 km/h. The sun rose at 6:57 AM and will set at 6:13 PM. Yesterday, the maximum temperature in Delhi was 29°C, and the minimum was 11.2°C. The maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi are expected to stay between 27-29°C and 11-13°C. The weather in the capital will remain unsettled until February 23, with rain likely on February 19 and 21, bringing a cool breeze.
