cyclone status
New Delhi. A low pressure area has developed in the south-east Bay of Bengal. It is likely to intensify into a low pressure area on November 14 and a depression on November 15. Subsequently, it will move in a north-westerly direction and may turn into a cyclonic storm over Central Bengal by the evening of 16 November. This will be the third cyclonic storm in recent times, due to which there is a possibility of heavy rain in many states. Along with this, a warning of storm has also been issued.
Chance of rain in the states
According to the Meteorological Department, due to the cyclonic storm, there is a possibility of heavy rain in states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha. South India will see rain over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal between November 13-15 and November 16-19, Kerala, Mahe during November 13-15, Lakshadweep between November 13-19, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema between November 14-19. There is a possibility of heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal on 15 November. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam will also receive rain on 18-19 November.
Weather forecast in Uttar Pradesh
Rain situation in UP
The impact of weather in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday will not be the same in all areas. According to IMD, parts of western Uttar Pradesh may receive light rain or isolated rain on November 14 and 15. During this period, the sky may be cloudy and changes in the weather may be seen. There is no major rain alert mentioned in this forecast for eastern Uttar Pradesh. There is no widespread warning of rain in Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur and surrounding areas. However, due to cold winds coming from the mountains, changes in temperature and feeling of cold in the morning and evening may increase.
Rain alert in eastern India
According to the Meteorological Department in East India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands will receive heavy rain during November 13-19. There is a possibility of rain in Gangetic plains of West Bengal and Odisha during 18-19 November. There is a possibility of thunderstorm, lightning and strong winds over Andaman and Nicobar Islands between 13-17 November. Additionally, strong winds are likely over Andaman and Nicobar Islands during 18-19 November, and Gangetic plains West Bengal on 19 November.
Chance of rain in northwest India
Rain in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab
In northwest India, widespread rainfall is likely over Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on November 13. Scattered rain may occur over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh during 14-15 November, and Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand during 13-15 November. There is a possibility of rain in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab during 13-14 November. There may also be rain in Western Rajasthan and Western Uttar Pradesh during 14-15 November.
Rain and snowfall in Kashmir
Many parts of Kashmir received moderate to heavy rain overnight, while snowfall was reported in higher reaches. According to officials, there has been snowfall in tourist destinations Gulmarg and Sonamarg. Apart from this, snowfall has also been reported in upper reaches of Gurez and Kupwara. The administration has started snow removal work from various connectivity routes to restore traffic. Moderate to heavy rains have also occurred in the plains of the valley including Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The Meteorological Department said that there is a possibility of light rain and light snowfall in higher altitude areas in the next 24 hours.