- By Kamal Kumar
- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:32 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Weather Update: As winter tightens its grip on North India, including Delhi-NCR, meteorologists are predicting a further rise in cold conditions in the upcoming days. The first week of December is expected to bring a significant impact, urging people to exercise caution. Simultaneously, an active cyclonic circulation is reported over north-western Rajasthan and surrounding areas.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that a low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea and the adjacent Malacca Strait will likely transform into a depression by Wednesday. Subsequently, it may develop into a cyclonic storm in Southeast Bengal within the next 48 hours. A fresh Western Disturbance is also anticipated to approach the Western Himalayas starting November 30.
Over the next 24 hours, light to moderate rain is forecasted in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, and the Western Himalayas. The south coast of Andhra Pradesh may experience light to moderate rain with isolated heavy falls.
These States Likely To Witness Rainfall
Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh, Southern Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh could witness light to moderate rain, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. The possibility of light rain extends to Andaman and Nicobar Islands and certain parts of coastal Tamil Nadu. IMD has however predicted dry weather in Bihar from Wednesday, while Eastern Bihar anticipates rainfall.
Anticipated light snowfall in the upper regions of the Western Himalayas is expected to contribute to the increasing cold in North India. The Meteorological Department notes that Tuesday marked the coldest day of the season in Delhi, with a minimum temperature of 14.4 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 22 degrees Celsius. Wednesday is expected to see a minimum temperature of 12 degrees and a maximum of 25 degrees Celsius.