Holi is the biggest festival in the Hindu calender year and is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm across the nation. Different forms of Holi such as Lathmaar Holi in UP, Haryana and Rajasthan, Kumaoun Holi in Himachal, Phaguwa in Bihar are played on this auspicious day. Here’s the weather forecast for Holi region-wise:
North and northwest India
The weather during the 'Lathmaar' holi will not give you the shiver you much this Holi but the ‘laathi’ might. Mathura, Vrindavan and other places in northwest India are famous for such Lathmaar Holi even some parts of Delhi and NCR follow this tradition.
Skymet Weather forecast for India sees a rise in day temperatures so the cooling effect of water will not be felt after once drenched and you will be warm during the afternoon. The weather will turn pleasant by evening and Gulal will bring about the charm on your face. The hills of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand could even receive rain during Holi as a Western Disturbance is expected on 27th of March. Winds would change from northerly-northwesterly to easterly southeasterly in north and northwest plains from evening.
East India
Rain is expected at one or two places in east India. The Pichkari could make you cold for when shot at you. The weather over east Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and northeast Madhya Pradesh will have partly cloudy weather that will make temperatures drop during the day. Winds from northwest would also add to the cool water assaults. But, by 3:30 pm, the weather will become pleasant enough to enjoy a Gulal Holi. Northwesterly winds would blow from western direction in east India.
Central India
Central India in places like Gwalior, Bhopal or Indore will have a warm daytime to play Holi. The sky will be mainly clear. Night temperatures will remain cool so an early start is advised to escape the afternoon heat. Evening Holi with Gulal will be enjoyable as temperatures will sooth a bit by that time. Winds over central India will blow from northeast and east direction. Gujarat will have winds from northwest direction.
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