Shadow of Western Disturbance looms over North India; alert of thunderstorm and rain in 17 states including Delhi-UP

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News India Live, Digital Desk: After Holi, the heat had started showing its strength in many parts of the country, but now the weather has once again taken a turn. According to the latest bulletin of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), two active Western Disturbances Due to the effect of this, rains and thunderstorms are going to continue in North-West India throughout this week. On Monday (30 March), ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued for dust storm and thunderstorms in 17 states including Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Delhi-NCR: Winds will blow at a speed of 80 km The weather pattern in the capital Delhi and surrounding areas has completely changed after Monday afternoon. The Meteorological Department has predicted 60 to 80 kilometers per hour There is a warning of stormy winds blowing at a speed of. There are chances of intermittent rains in Delhi till April 4, due to which the maximum temperature, which had crossed 35 degrees, may drop by 3-4 degrees.

UP-Bihar: Warning of storm and hailstorm The Meteorological Department has also expressed the possibility of heavy rain and hailstorm at some places in the plains of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The impact of the disturbance is more visible in western Uttar Pradesh. In Bihar too, the sky will remain cloudy till March 31 and there may be light to moderate rain along with dust storm. Farmers have been advised to keep the harvested crops in safe places, as strong winds can damage the crops.

Maharashtra and Gujarat: Summer heat and unseasonal rains On one hand, there is a period of rain in North India, on the other hand, there is intense heat in some parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Temperature in Saurashtra and Kutch areas of Gujarat 41 degrees Celsius has reached. However, the Meteorological Department estimates that some districts of Vidarbha and Central Maharashtra may experience light drizzle with thunder in the next 2-3 days, which is expected to provide some relief from the scorching heat.

Snowfall in the mountains and rain in the south Heavy rain and snowfall is forecast in the hilly states (Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal and Uttarakhand) on March 30, due to which cold winds will blow in the plains. On the other hand, in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana of South India, there is a possibility of rain and thunder due to moist winds.