Weather Forecast: Chance of rain in three states on Holi, fog in 2 states…IMD released weather update

New Delhi :Now the effect of pink winter has started gradually decreasing in most parts of the country and the heat of the sun has started making its strong presence felt. According to the latest report of India Meteorological Department (IMD). A significant increase in temperature may be seen this week. In the plains of north-west India, the mercury may go 4-6 degrees Celsius above normal. This changed pattern of weather is giving a warning of hot and difficult days to come.

Increasing heat in North-West India

The effect of heat is being felt most in the western Himalayan regions and the plains of north-west India. According to the weather department. The temperature in these areas is likely to increase further by 2-3 degrees Celsius during the next four days. The mercury will remain much above normal levels for the next one week. The maximum temperature in Delhi and its surrounding areas can reach 32 degrees Celsius. Due to which people will have to face the scorching afternoon sun.

Condition of Central and Western India

Even in the states of Central India, there does not seem to be any major respite from the heat this week. Madhya Pradesh. In areas like Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha, the temperature may increase by 2-4 degrees Celsius in the next four days. The trend of rising mercury will continue in Maharashtra and Gujarat also. A gradual increase of 2-3 degrees in temperature is expected here. The heat of summer has already started being felt in cities like Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Which will increase further in the coming weeks.

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Maximum temperatures are likely to be 4-6 degrees Celsius above normal over many parts of northwest India and 2-4 degrees Celsius above normal over central India for most days of the week.

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Snowfall in the mountains on Holi

In the plains where heat is increasing. At the same time, the weather in the mountains can show a different mood. Jammu and Kashmir on the holy festival of Holi. There is a strong possibility of snowfall along with rain in the higher areas of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The reason behind this is the seasonal change in the western Himalayan region. Where the temperature will increase initially. But after four days it will drop by 3-4 degrees Celsius. This will increase the joy of Holi this time for the tourists.

Temperature conditions in major cities

The onset of heat is now clearly visible in the major metros of the country. In cities like Bengaluru and Raipur, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius. There in Mumbai. The mercury will remain around 33 degrees in Kolkata and Lucknow. States of South India. Especially in Tamil Nadu, there are indications of increase in temperature by 2 degrees after two days. Fog is also expected in the morning in some parts of Meghalaya and West Bengal in the Northeast.

Special warning from weather department

IMD has said that the weather balance in North-West India will not be normal during the seven days. Normal life is disrupted due to this sudden change in temperature. Agriculture and health may be affected. The temperature will remain stable in Gujarat after two days of increase. Whereas there will be no major change in the remaining parts of South India at present. The department has advised citizens to be prepared in view of the increasing heat. Because this time summer has arrived very fast.