IMD weather forecast: Holi, the festival of colors and happiness, will be celebrated this time on Monday (25 March). Before this, Holika Dahan will take place on Sunday (24 March). Many people have already made preparations to immerse themselves in the excitement of Holi, but the big question is whether it will rain on Holi this time. Let us know how the weather will be on Holi.
Where can it rain on Holi?
According to a press release issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday (March 23), during March 23 to 29, light thunderstorm will occur at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. . There is also a possibility of moderate rain and lightning.
There is a possibility of heavy rain or snowfall at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh during 23, 25 and 26 March. There may be heavy rain in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on 23 and 25 March. Heavy rain may occur at isolated places in Assam and Meghalaya on March 25 and 26.
There may be light rain in Bihar and Jharkhand
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at isolated places in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during March 23 and 26. Similar weather can also be seen in Gangetic West Bengal during 25 and 26 March. Bihar and Jharkhand on 25 March.
How will the weather be in Delhi-NCR on Holi?
According to Skymet, the weather is likely to be dry and hot on Holi in Delhi-NCR this year. Skymet said that this Holi, there may be stronger winds than normal in Delhi-NCR, but this will increase the heat. Rain and showers will be limited to the mountains. During this period, the maximum temperature in Delhi NCR is likely to be around 33-34 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is likely to be around 16-17 degrees Celsius.
Weather will be like this in Punjab, Lucknow, Patna and Kolkata
There is a possibility of clear sky in Punjab, Lucknow and Agra on March 25. There is a possibility of partly cloudy sky in Patna. It is expected to be cloudy in Kolkata on the day of Holi.
According to Skymet, there is a possibility of light rain in Delhi-NCR on the late night of March 27 and morning of March 28. At the same time, according to IMD, there may be sporadic light rain in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Between 26 to 28 March.