India’s weather map is currently presenting a stark contrast between the hills and the plains. While the high-altitude regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are witnessing fresh snowfall and rain, the national capital is transitioning into a dry phase. The IMD has stated that while the mountains will see activity until April 11, Delhi and its neighboring regions will remain dry for at least the next five days. This divergence is the result of a powerful Western Disturbance currently active over the northernmost parts of the country.
In the Kashmir Valley, areas like Gulmarg, Kupwara, and Bandipora have reported fresh snow, turning the landscape white once again. Meanwhile, Srinagar and surrounding districts have been lashed by heavy rain. This atmospheric system is also triggering weather changes across 15 other states. In Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, temperatures have plummeted below normal following recent showers. Cities like Ludhiana and Patiala have seen a significant drop in mercury, providing temporary relief to farmers and residents alike.
The forecast for the coming week suggests that the weather will remain active in the Northeast as well. States such as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Tripura are expected to receive heavy rainfall. There is also a high probability of hailstorms in Meghalaya. Central and Eastern India, including Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal, are not exempt from this trend, as the IMD predicts thunderstorms and high-velocity winds reaching up to 50 km/h in these regions over the next few days.
