North India Weather Forecast: IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall in Delhi, Himachal as Western Disturbance Approaches

Western Disturbance is set to impact North India, bringing significant changes to the region's weather. According to Dr. Soma Sen Roy, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist, this system will lead to increased rainfall over the Western Himalayan region. Heavy rainfall warnings were issued for February 26 to 28 for Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Rainfall with Thunderstorm activity is also expected in plain regions of Punjab, Haryana, west Uttar Pradesh, and north Rajasthan on February 27, 2025. 

Western Himalayas: Heavy rainfall and snowfall are expected in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Due to the anticipated heavy precipitation, an "orange" alert is likely to be issued for J&K and Himachal Pradesh on February 27.

Plain Regions: On February 27, light to moderate rainfall is forecast for Punjab, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, and northern Rajasthan.

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Thunderstorms: Increased thunderstorm activity is expected in the hill regions on February 28.

Weather Update for North India

#WATCH | Giving details on the Western disturbance approaching the North Indian region, IMD Scientist Dr Soma Sen Roy says, "Western disturbance approaching North India region. As a result, rainfall will start increasing over the Western Himalayan region. We have heavy rainfall… pic.twitter.com/0kSIvgAdtz

— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2025

Temperature Trends: Maximum temperatures across North India are expected to rise over the next two days before dropping as clouds gather. In Delhi, the maximum temperature will increase initially and then decrease by 2-3 degrees due to drizzle.

This Western Disturbance is part of a broader weather pattern affecting North India. It has brought relief from the recent cold spell but also poses challenges for commuters and residents in the affected regions.