Rain, hailstorm and cold outbreak

The year 2024 is ending with widespread changes in the weather. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), due to the influence of active western disturbances and easterly winds, the impact of rain, hailstorm and cold is deepening in various parts of the country. These impacts are likely to intensify over the next few days, leading to further drop in temperatures and increased cold wave.

Rain and hail: Alert in many parts of the country

Forecast for 27th and 28th December:

• North-West and Central India:
  • Light to moderate rain and hailstorm expected.
  • Chance of hailstorm with strong winds in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
• Central India:
  • There may be light rain with thunderstorm in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat.
• Western Himalaya:
  • The impact of snowfall will intensify in these areas.

South India: Chances of heavy rain

Effect of low pressure on coastal areas:

• Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh:
  • Heavy rain expected on 25 and 26 December due to low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.
• Odisha:
  • There may be light to moderate rain with thunderstorms.
• Rain in these areas can cause waterlogging and disruption in traffic.

fog and cold havoc

North India:

• Dense fog outbreak:
  • Visibility likely to be very low in the morning and night in many areas of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
  • This may have a direct impact on traffic and air services.
• bitter cold:
  • Snowfall and cold wave will continue in the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand.
  • Normal life may be affected in these areas.

Detailed weather forecast for the next few days

What will be the effect of cold and rain?

• Impact on Agriculture:
  • Crops may be damaged by rain and hailstorm in North India.
• Traffic and life:
  • There is a possibility of delays and cancellations in road and air services due to fog and rain.
• Health Challenges:
  • The increasing effect of cold can increase the risk of cold and other seasonal diseases.

Special advice:

• Travellers:
  • Be cautious while driving due to fog in the morning and night.
  • Air and rail travelers should confirm their itineraries.
• Farmer Community:
  • Take protective measures to protect crops from hailstorm and heavy rain.
• Ordinary Citizen:
  • Use warm clothes to protect yourself from cold and be careful when going out of the house.