IMD Weather Forecast: Rainfall anticipated in Delhi, UP and other states today

According to the IMD, there will be widespread light to moderate rainfall and snowfall, coupled with thunderstorms and lightning, over the western Himalayan region until February 2024.

Mayank Kasyap Last Updated : 20 February 2024, 09:00 AM IST

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New Delhi: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted rainfall across several states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh (UP), and Punjab for Tuesday, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. The weather outlook extends to the western Himalayan region and northwest India until Wednesday, predicting intense spells of rainfall and snowfall.

Predictions by IMD

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According to the IMD, there will be widespread light to moderate rainfall and snowfall, coupled with thunderstorms and lightning, over the western Himalayan region until February 2024. Specifically, heavy rainfall and snowfall are expected in isolated areas of Jammu-Kashmir Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad and Himachal Pradesh on February 20th, 2024.

Regional forecast

Delhi: Tuesday will witness a cloudy sky with light rain and thundershowers in certain areas. On February 21st, the IMD predicts a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain or drizzle.
Other States: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab are also expected to experience heavy rainfall on Tuesday, with heavy precipitation anticipated in Jammu and Kashmir as well.

Additional predictions

Hailstorm Activity: IMD warns of hailstorm activity in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana on Tuesday, along with light to moderate rainfall over Haryana and west Uttar Pradesh until February 21st, and over east Uttar Pradesh until February 22nd.
Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh: Light to moderate rainfall is expected in Rajasthan until February 21st and in Madhya Pradesh from Tuesday to February 23rd.
Thunderstorms and Lightning: Isolated thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, are likely over various regions including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, west Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and east Uttar Pradesh from February 20th to 22nd, 2024.

The IMD's weather forecast highlights the potential for significant precipitation and weather-related activities across multiple states, emphasizing the need for residents to stay informed and take necessary precautions.

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