New Delhi: We are nearly halfway through November, and the weather continues to shift. Temperatures are dropping in the hilly regions of North India, bringing colder conditions. In many parts of South India, the weather has turned pleasant following rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. Rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, is also expected in the northeastern states. In Delhi-NCR, air quality remains very poor, making it difficult to even breathe. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy rainfall in several states. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the weather across different regions.
Toxic air in Delhi
According to the Meteorological Department, light rain and cool winds are expected today, November 13. Wind speeds are likely to reach 15–20 km/h. In Delhi, the maximum temperature is expected to be 29°C, with a minimum of 17°C.
Weather in Uttar Pradesh
The Meteorological Department indicates that temperatures are set to drop in Meerut, Agra, Mathura, Ghaziabad, Bahraich, Gonda, Kanpur, Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Shravasti, Unnao, Kannauj, and Sitapur, which may lead to colder conditions. A drop in temperature is also expected in Farrukhabad, Bareilly, Etah, Firozabad, Kasganj, Mainpuri, Rampur, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, and Deoria. During this period, cool winds are expected to blow at speeds of 20–25 km/h. In Lucknow, the maximum temperature may reach 30°C, while the minimum could be 17°C.
Strong winds in Bihar
The IMD has indicated that strong winds may be experienced in Patna, Gaya, Jehanabad, West Champaran, East Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, and Samastipur. Additionally, in Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnia, Kishanganj, Bhagalpur, Munger, and Katihar, temperatures may drop by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius due to cold winds. The IMD has indicated the possibility of winds blowing at speeds of 20 to 30 km/h. In Patna, the maximum temperature is expected to be 28°C, and the minimum temperature is likely to be 18°C.
Conditions may deteriorate in Jharkhand.
According to the IMD, a warning for moderate to heavy rainfall has been issued for Gumla, Garhwa, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Giridih, Bokaro, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, and Palamu. There is also a possibility of thunderstorms, with winds expected to reach speeds of 30 km/h. In Ranchi, the maximum temperature is projected to be 26°C, and the minimum temperature is expected to be 16°C.
Weather in Jammu and Kashmir
According to the Meteorological Department, rain is expected in Rajouri, Anantnag, Baramulla, Ramban, Doda, and Kathua. Snowfall may occur in high-altitude mountainous regions. An ‘orange alert’ has been issued for 18 districts in a nowcast bulletin, with warnings for winds reaching 40–60 km/h, lightning, and rainfall. In Srinagar, the maximum temperature is expected to be 12°C, and the minimum temperature is likely to be 6°C.
Weather in West Bengal
According to the IMD, there is no alert for widespread rainfall in West Bengal today. The weather is expected to remain normal across most parts of the state.
