Western Disturbance to arrive on November 8, rains likely

November 6, 2023 4:48 PM | Skymet Weather Team

So far this season, there have been weak western disturbances that have affected the hills of north India. Rightly so, because stronger systems at this point in time are not expected to approach the hilly regions. As it is the month of November happens to be the least rainy month for North India.

Even if there are stronger systems, they are outliers as they do not happen to be a regular feature. They also mostly affect the mountains at this point.

A fresh Western Disturbance is likely to arrive on November 8. It will affect the hills on November 8. Starting November 9, its effect can be seen over the plains as well. Rains over the plains will not be widespread or intense but it will cover parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. Delhi comes on the fringes of the system but some light rain may be seen.

On November 10th, rains will recede from the plains but may confine to the foothills. Hills of north India including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh as well as Uttarakhand will be seeing rains on the 10th as well. Final clearance will only be seen around November 11.

Higher reaches of the hills of north India may also see some light snowfall activity during this period. For now, the day temperatures may see a marginal drop and a marginal rise is likely in the minimum.

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