Will It Rain in North India This Week? Satellite Images Show Strong Western Disturbance Approaching India
A dominant western disturbance is currently advancing into North India with the potential for thunderstorms, strong winds, and sporadic rain across some regions, battling extreme heat both now and likely continuing in the coming days.
New satellite photos released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reflect ongoing cloud formations, moisture transfer into, and evolution in the atmosphere over northwestern India as temperatures remain above 45 to 48 degrees Celsius in scattered parts of the country.
What Is a Western Disturbance?
Western disturbances originate in the Mediterranean region and proceed to travel west/south to east over time — thus arriving at the Indian subcontinent.
Western approaches usually result in:
- Precipitation
- Thunderstorm
- Dust storms
- Strong winds
- Potential snowfall over the Himalayas
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Why North India Is Seeing Extreme Weather Swings
As the weather becomes increasingly variable across many places throughout India, this season has provided some of the most stark differences in terms of weather experienced.
Cold temperatures and heavy snowfall out of the northwest Himalayas, combined with frequent thunderstorms across many northerly parts of India, have caused extreme heat. Simultaneously, torrential rain occurred in regions south and northeast of the Northern Plains, due to abnormal early monsoon activity.
Final Words
The incoming western disturbance, currently moving towards India, may provide some relief from the brutal heat currently affecting North India. There could be locally scattered storms and thunderstorms as well as gusty winds providing temporary relief, long-term widespread cooling is not expected. According to meteorologists, the upcoming days will be very unsettled with rapidly changing weather across large parts of North India.
FAQs
Will there be rain in Delhi this week?
There is a chance of thunderstorms and light rain from the western disturbance to the north but in Delhi itself the chances of seeing rain are low.
What states will see rain?
Delhi NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and other areas near these states may experience rain.
Will there be a complete end to the heat?
No. Expect warm, humid temperatures. However, there may be temporary relief caused by the thunderstorms.
What are western disturbances?
Western disturbances are weather systems originating in continental northern Europe that move eastward. These weather systems bring about fluctuations in temperatures and moisture levels as they near India.
