Rain likely in Northwest India

Skymet Satellite image locates a fresh Western Disturbance over Afghanistan and adjoining parts of north Pakistan. There is also an associated cyclonic circulation over west Rajasthan. It is expected that during the next two days, these weather systems while moving east-northeastwards would bring some change to the dry weather in North India over the Western Himalayan region and adjoining northern parts of northwest plains. Other than Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh that will witness rain, north Punjab, north Rajasthan, Haryana and northwest Uttar Pradesh could experience clouds, squally winds and light rain during this period.

According to the latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, Winds from the Arabian Sea will reach the hills and adjoining plains to bring rain and squally weather. Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand may get some respite from the above normal temperatures but same will not be true for the plains as rain or thunder squalls that will take place during post noon or evening hours will not affect the temperatures.

Dry weather and constant heating has led to rise in day temperatures in northwest plains, where maximums have been recording two to three notches above normal in places like Hisar and Karnal in Haryana. Day temperatures were also near normal or above it in Punjab, Rajasthan and West Uttar Pradesh. Patiala recorded a maximum of 37°C, while Jaipur and Agra in the region recorded 38°C and 38.9°C respectively.