New Delhi: We are now halfway through November, and the weather is shifting rapidly. The winter chill, which began in the mountains, has now reached the plains. A blanket of snow has started to form across the hills of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Kashmir. In various parts of South India, early morning rainfall has led to a drop in temperatures.
Rain is expected to continue in these regions. There is also a possibility of deteriorating weather conditions in the Northeast. In Delhi-NCR, a persistent haze has kept the air quality at toxic levels, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy rainfall.
Rain Expected in Several States
According to the Meteorological Department, rain is likely on November 15 across Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Light to moderate rainfall is also expected in several locations across Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Western Uttar Pradesh.
In Rajasthan, winds are expected to blow at speeds of 30 to 40 km/h across both the eastern and western regions. Strong, gusty winds are also anticipated in Uttarakhand. In South India, heavy rainfall may occur in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. Rain is also expected in various parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Weather in Delhi
The IMD indicates that a slight change in weather is expected in the national capital, Delhi, today. Light rain may occur in some areas within Delhi and its surrounding regions. No alert for heavy rainfall has been issued. A light haze is likely to persist throughout the day.
Weather in Uttar Pradesh
According to the IMD, rain is possible in the western parts of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. No major weather alert has been issued for Eastern Uttar Pradesh at this time. In some areas, a hazy atmosphere may be observed during the morning hours. The IMD has indicated the possibility of dense fog in Western Uttar Pradesh until November 17. Consequently, those travelling in the morning are advised to exercise caution.
What will the weather be like in Bihar?
The IMD has stated that the weather in Bihar is expected to remain mainly dry today. No specific warnings for rain have been issued for most parts of the state, including Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Bhagalpur, and Purnia.
What will the weather be like in Jharkhand and Uttarakhand?
According to the IMD, no major alerts regarding rain have been issued for Jharkhand today. The weather is likely to remain dry across most areas of the state, including Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, and Hazaribagh. No significant weather changes are expected in the state at this time.
According to the IMD, some areas in Uttarakhand may experience rain today. Strong winds, blowing at speeds of 30 to 40 km/h, are expected, with gusts potentially reaching up to 50 km/h.
