Western Disturbance to Impact Weather in North and Northeast India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rainfall alert for multiple states due to an incoming Western Disturbance. As per the latest forecast:

• March 3 & 4: Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand will experience moderate to heavy rainfall.
• March 3: Punjab is expected to witness hailstorms.
• March 2: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya will see rain and strong winds.

Weather Update: Rising Temperatures and Heatwave Warning

Summer has begun in North India, with Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and other regions experiencing intense heat during the day and night. The IMD predicts a further rise in temperatures in the coming days.

Meanwhile, a heatwave alert has been issued for coastal Karnataka on March 2 and 3.

Rain & Snowfall Recorded in the Last 24 Hours

Several states have already witnessed rainfall and snowfall, including:

✅ Rain & Snowfall – Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal.
✅ Rainfall – Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Assam, Meghalaya, Lakshadweep, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, Eastern Rajasthan, Kerala, and Mahe.
✅ Hailstorm – Mizoram.

Upcoming Weather Forecast

📌 North India:
✔ J&K, Ladakh, Himachal, and Uttarakhand – Rain on March 3 & 4.
✔ Punjab – Hailstorm on March 3.

📌 Northeast India:
✔ Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura – Rain and strong winds on March 2.

📌 South India:
✔ South Kerala, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu – Rain on March 2.

📌 Temperature Trends:
✔ Northwest India: A 2-degree rise in temperature in the next 24 hours, followed by a 2–4 degree drop over the next 3–4 days.
✔ Central India: No significant change in the next 24 hours, but a 2–4 degree temperature drop is expected afterward.
✔ Andhra Pradesh: A 3-degree rise in temperature over the next 2–3 days.

Conclusion

The Western Disturbance will bring significant weather changes, including rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms across North and Northeast India. While some states will experience rainfall, others will continue to see rising temperatures, leading to heatwave alerts in specific regions. Stay updated with IMD forecasts and take necessary precautions.

For real-time weather updates, stay tuned to official IMD announcements.