Heavy Rain Forecast for South India and Snowfall in Kashmir

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in the southern peninsula and a new spell of snowfall in the Northern Himalayan regions in the coming days. According to a report by Mint, these changes in weather may occur due to cyclonic circulation and an incoming Western Disturbance.

Southern states are currently on alert to monitor the severe weather. This situation is arising due to cyclonic circulation over the Comorin area and the east-central Arabian Sea along the Karnataka coast. According to the IMD's recent national bulletin, heavy rain is likely in isolated areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal between November 8 and 10.

Heavy atmospheric instability is also predicted in this region. According to the Meteorological Department, squalls, thunder, and winds speeds of 30-40 km per hour, occasionally reaching 50 km per hour, may occur in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Rayalaseema, and Tamil Nadu until November 10.

The Meteorological Department further noted that several cyclonic circulations are currently present over North Haryana and North-West Rajasthan at lower tropospheric levels. Additionally, a new weather system is setting in to change the weather in hilly areas. A new Western Disturbance is likely to affect the North-West Himalayan region from November 10.

Under the influence of this Western Disturbance, there is a strong possibility of heavy rain or snowfall in isolated areas of the Kashmir Valley on November 12. Between November 10 and 14, thunderstorms and winds up to 60 km per hour are expected in Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad.

For Delhi-NCR, the IMD has forecast partially cloudy skies and moderate fog on the morning of November 9. The maximum temperature there is expected to be between 28°C and 30°C, while the minimum temperature will be around 15°C to 17°C, which is 1.6°C to 3.0°C above the seasonal normal. During the afternoon, surface winds may blow from the east-south east at a speed of 12 km per hour. In East India, a gradual decrease of 2-3°C in maximum temperatures is forecast over the next four to five days, bringing mild cold to the region.

Heavy rain is likely in isolated areas of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands between November 9 and 13, and in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura on November 11. The Meteorological Department has advised residents to remain cautious, warning of local landslides, mudflows, waterlogging in low-lying areas, and damage to kutcha houses and weak structures. Strong winds and heavy rain may cause tree branches to break and severe damage to standing crops. The department has advised people to monitor weather conditions and be prepared to move to safe locations if necessary.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the primary meteorological agency of the Government of India, responsible for forecasting weather and issuing weather-related warnings.