New Delhi: Winter is knocking on North India’s door. Cooler mornings and crisp nights are set to sweep across Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain showers across the plains and Himalayan region, while the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir are likely to receive snowfall.
The change follows the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from parts of the country. Daytime temperatures can still feel warm in the plains, particularly where sunshine persists, while lower temperatures after sunset are bringing a touch of coolness to early mornings and nights. Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and parts of the Himalayan region are among the areas facing unsettled weather conditions.
The IMD’s prediction for October 11 includes the possibility of rain and thunderstorms in several parts of the country.
The weather department has forecast the possibility of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in Delhi and neighbouring parts of Haryana and Punjab. The IMD has also forecast isolated showers across the region over the next few days. Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir are among the Himalayan regions facing unsettled weather. Higher elevations in the region could see snowfall. Cold conditions in the higher reaches can affect temperatures in nearby areas, while weather conditions may vary considerably between mountain locations and the plains. Rainfall has also affected parts of the two states, where some districts have witnessed flooding. The Ganga and Gandak river systems have been running high in areas affected by recent rain, leaving waterlogged stretches in some locations. The extent of the temperature drop will vary by district. Areas receiving sunshine during the day may continue to feel warm, while cooler air after sunset is likely to make mornings and evenings more pleasant.
The IMD has forecast rain in Uttarakhand during the October 11-13 period, while parts of Jammu and Kashmir may also receive precipitation.
