As Holi colors the nation, India’s weather map reveals stark contrasts per the latest IMD bulletin for March 5. Plains swelter under escalating heat, while mountains prepare for wintry assaults of snow and precipitation.
Delhi and NCR face a dual punch: blistering daytime sun pushing temperatures higher, tempered by afternoon gusts of 10-15 kmph. These winds promise to cleanse the air, driving down AQI levels for cleaner breathing. Nights retain some coolness, but afternoons demand sun protection.
Uttar Pradesh’s heat is unrelenting in cities including Lucknow (32°C max, 17°C min), Kanpur, Bareilly, Agra, Mathura, Gorakhpur, and Banda—all breaching 30°C. Residents are advised to limit exposure.
Bihar stays dry and hot, Banka leading at 33.6°C recently. Patna and Gaya join the sizzle, with forecasts signaling 1-4°C climbs soon, cresting 36°C in days.
Jharkhand’s weather divides: south at mild 17°C lows, while Deoghar, Godda, and Dumka drop to 32°C highs from 35°C, easing heat stress.
Elsewhere, Punjab-Haryana balance chill mornings with warm sunshine, no precipitation expected. Patchy clouds and drizzles possible in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Gujarat and Maharashtra anticipate above-normal daytime warmth.
Southern states grapple with peak heat—32-37°C across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh. Kerala issues hydration and shade advisories.
Himachal’s fresh Western Disturbance stirs from March 7, targeting elevated zones in Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Kullu for snow and rain over four days. Uttarakhand eyes today’s showers.