Updated on October 18, 2015, 11:50 AM: Good rains in the offing for Punjab and hills of North India
A Western Disturbance is at present over North Pakistan. By Sunday evening, parts of North Pakistan and adjoining Jammu and Kashmir will start receiving scattered rain. The intensity of rain will increase on October 19. The rain belt will shift to entire Jammu and Kashmir, most parts of Himachal Pradesh and northern parts of Punjab including Chandigarh, Gurdaspur, and Amritsar.
However, the intensity of rain over Punjab will be less as compared to the hilly regions. By October 20, the weather will become dry over Punjab but scattered rain will continue over Jammu and Kashmi, Himachal Pradesh and parts of Uttarakhand. The Western Disturbance will move away in the north-east direction by October 21.
Updated on October 17, 2015, 08:40 AM (IST):
As have been already mentioned by Skymet, a fresh western Disturbance is approaching the hills of North India. At present the weather system is situated over East Afghanistan and adjoining North Pakistan. It is likely to move further eastwards.
The weather system will start affecting North Pakistan and adjoining Jammu and Kashmir region from Sunday onwards. Gradually the system will increase the intensity of rainfall over most parts of the state. Himachal Pradesh and northern parts of Punjab will also receive some rainfall within next 48 to 72 hours. This system will persist over the hills for next 3 days.
Updated on October 16, 2015, 11:30 AM (IST): Fresh Western Disturbance approaching hills of North India
The hills of North India have been receiving good showers for the past two days. These rains have been attributed to the Western Disturbance, which was affecting the hilly states. But, with the system moving away, the intensity of rainfall has decreased.
However, a fresh Western Disturbance is presently hovering over Afghanistan and is expected to move in a north-easterly direction. The system will give rain over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and some parts of Punjab from October 18 onwards.
The intensity of rain will increase on October 19. Many parts of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir will receive light to moderate rain, while one or two places may observe heavy showers. Also, snowfall is expected in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Around October 19, a few areas in Uttarakhand will also receive light to moderate rain.
Western Disturbances (WD) originate from the Mediterranean Sea, and travel from west to east direction. WDs move across Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. When they encounter the Western Himalayas, these systems cause snowfall over the hilly regions of North India.
Between October and February, the frequency of these Western Disturbances increase over North India. On an average, around four to five WDs affect India in one month. These winter rains are quite beneficial for the Rabi crops in North India, particularly wheat.
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