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

The India Meteorological Division issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy snowfall within the Northernmost areas of the nation until March 3. In the meantime, 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 more likely to expertise rain/snowfall from tonight until third March with heavy to very heavy snow/rain & hailstorm on 1st & 2nd March.

Colleges have been shut for the following amid the continued alert. The colleges had been scheduled to reopen on March 1 after the three-month-long winter trip. However they may now resume on March 4 (Monday).

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

“Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, components of Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh very more likely to expertise rainfall from 1st to third March with thunderstorm, gusty winds (30-40 kmph) & hailstorm at remoted locations over the area on 2nd March,” knowledgeable the climate bulletin. 

Why is the climate turning chilly once more?

The primary purpose for the climate turning chilly is the receding Western Disturbance. The climate division had predicted earlier, that clouds have begun getting into the Indian area resulting from Western Disturbance. 

Earlier, the chilly within 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.

Because the morning mist rose from the water, guests could possibly be seen having fun with the tranquil environment, taking within the recent 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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