IMD predicts heavy snowfall in J-K, North India likely to receive rain

The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy snowfall in the Northernmost areas of the nation until March 3. Meanwhile, rainfall has been predicted in North India from March 1 (Friday) to March 3 (Sunday).

Taking to social media platform X, IMD knowledgeable, “Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand very likely to expertise rain/snowfall from tonight until third March with heavy to very heavy snow/rain & hailstorm on 1st & 2nd March.

Schools have been shut for the following amid the continued alert. The faculties had been scheduled to reopen on March 1 after the three-month-long winter trip. But they’ll now resume on March 4 (Monday).

The weatherman has additionally predicted gentle to medium rainfall in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and components of Rajasthan primarily for March 1 and a couple of. In addition, thunderstorms and gusty winds together with hailstorms have additionally been predicted in remoted locations for March 2.

“Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, parts of Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh very likely to experience rainfall from 1st to 3rd March with thunderstorm, gusty winds (30-40 kmph) & hailstorm at isolated places over the region on 2nd March,” knowledgeable the climate bulletin. 

Why is the climate turning chilly once more?

The foremost cause for the climate turning chilly is the receding Western Disturbance. The climate division had predicted earlier, that clouds have begun coming into the Indian area due to Western Disturbance. 

Earlier, the chilly in the nationwide capital could also be on its final legs however up north in Jammu and Kashmir, chilly climate prevailed on Thursday morning and vacationers had been seen cruising on the pristine Dal Lake in Srinagar.

As the morning mist rose from the water, guests might be seen having fun with the tranquil environment, taking in the contemporary mountain air, and marvelling on the reflections of the encompassing snow-capped peaks on the crystal-clear lake.

(With inputs from PTI)

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