The weather is changing rapidly in the northern parts of the country. The cold is now on the verge of ending, but the process of snowfall and rain will continue in the western Himalayan region. The Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rains and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and parts of Pakistan till Sunday (16 March).
Delhi-NCR: Temperature rises, pollution falls
Delhi-NCR was cloudy on the day of Holi and light rain also received. On Friday (March 14), the hottest day of this year was recorded when the maximum temperature was 36.2 degrees Celsius, which was 7.3 degrees above normal.
According to the Meteorological Department, from next week there will be a rapid increase in temperature and the scorching heat will start to feel. However, due to rain, pollution in Delhi decreased slightly and the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in 193, which falls in the ‘medium’ category. But the air quality can deteriorate again with rising temperatures.
Increasing heat in Uttar Pradesh
There was a possibility of light rain in Uttar Pradesh, but till now there has not been a rains in the state. The maximum temperature in many parts of the state has reached above 35 degrees and Varanasi recorded the highest 39.9 degree Celsius temperature. Heat is expected to increase in the coming days.
Light rain and hailstorm in Rajasthan
Light rain and hailstorm have been recorded in some parts of Rajasthan. Bharatpur, Sikar, Alwar, Dholpur and other districts received light to moderate rains. The temperature declined by 1 to 3 degrees Celsius due to rain. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of strong winds and hailstorm in the next few days.
Snow and rain continues in Himachal Pradesh
There is rain and snowfall in many parts of Himachal Pradesh. There is a possibility of heavy rains or snowfall in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts. Lahaul-Spiti is also expected to cause heavy snowfall, which will keep the cold in these areas.
Heat outbreak in Bihar
There is no special seasonal activity in Bihar yet, but the temperature can reach 40 degrees Celsius by the end of March. According to the Meteorological Department, some areas may be cloudy due to western disturbances, but the chances of rain are less. There is also a possibility of heat stroke in the next few weeks.
Fresh snowfall in Kashmir Valley
Many areas of Kashmir Valley recorded fresh snowfall on Saturday (March 15). Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian, Pulwama, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam received snowfall. Snowfall is likely to continue in high altitude areas. The temperature has declined due to rain and snowfall and the cold has increased in the valley.
Combine: The main things of the weather
Region situation Delhi-NCR 36.2 ° C temperature, slight fall in pollution Uttar Pradesh up to 39.9 ° C, no rain and hailstorm, temperature 1-3 ° C drops Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh will increase heavy snowfall and rain will increase Bihar heat, 40 ° C possible fresh snowfall, cold rising