IMD Forecasts Light Rain, Snow for Scattered Parts of Uttarakhand
A fresh western disturbance approaching the Himalayas is expected to bring light rainfall and snowfall to scattered parts of Uttarakhand in the coming days, the IMD says.
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Current Summary
The India Meteorological Department says a fresh western disturbance, currently present as a trough in the middle tropospheric levels extending roughly along longitude 65°E north of latitude 30°N, is approaching the region. The system is expected to bring light rainfall and snowfall to scattered places in the western Himalayan states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, over the coming days. The northern plains, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, are expected to remain largely dry in the same period.
What We Know
- IMD says a western disturbance is approaching as a trough in the middle troposphere.
- Light rainfall and snowfall are forecast at scattered places in Uttarakhand, along with Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.
- Northern plains states, including Delhi, are expected to stay largely dry through the period.
What Is Still Unclear
- Which specific districts of Uttarakhand are likely to see rain or snow.
- The exact dates and intensity of the expected precipitation.
What Changed
- 5 Nov, 07:51 amSignal detected: IMD Forecasts Light Rain, Snow for Scattered Parts of Uttarakhand