IMD Warns of Isolated Heavy Rain and Hailstorms in Uttarakhand Despite Monsoon Withdrawal
The IMD's October 11 bulletin warns of isolated heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail in Uttarakhand even as the southwest monsoon withdraws from India.
Current Summary
Even as the southwest monsoon withdraws from India, fresh spells of rain and thunderstorms are sweeping parts of northern India, including Uttarakhand, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. A thermal infrared satellite image captured by INSAT-3DS on October 11 showed extensive cloud formations over the region as multiple weather systems combine to trigger post-monsoon rainfall. The India Meteorological Department's October 11 bulletin warned of isolated heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, along with thunderstorms, gusty winds and isolated hailstorms in parts of northwest India.
What We Know
- IMD's October 11 bulletin warns of isolated heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand despite monsoon withdrawal.
- Thunderstorms, gusty winds and isolated hailstorms are also forecast for parts of northwest India.
- Satellite imagery from INSAT-3DS shows extensive cloud formations over the region driven by multiple weather systems.
What Is Still Unclear
- Which specific districts within Uttarakhand are most at risk.
- Duration of the unsettled weather spell.
IMD advises residents to stay alert for isolated heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail over the coming days.
What Changed
- 11 Oct, 04:11 pmSignal detected: IMD Warns of Isolated Heavy Rain and Hailstorms in Uttarakhand Despite Monsoon Withdrawal