India Meteorological Department has issued fresh weather alerts as a western disturbance brings rain and snowfall to northern states, while thunderstorms and gusty winds sweep across parts of central and southern India. Meanwhile, a heatwave is set to grip Odisha, and hot, humid conditions will prevail in coastal regions. Here are the details
Western Disturbance to Bring Rain and Snow to Northern India
A Western Disturbance and associated cyclonic circulations over central Pakistan and northeast Assam are set to impact weather conditions in northern and northeastern India.
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Affected Regions |
Expected Weather |
Date |
|
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad |
Light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds (40-50 kmph) |
March 28 |
|
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
Thunderstorms, lightning |
March 28 |
|
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim |
Scattered to fairly widespread rainfall |
March 28-29 |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Heavy rainfall, snowfall at isolated places |
March 28-29 |
Wind Alerts for Northwest India
Strong surface winds of 25-35 kmph are expected at isolated places in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and West Uttar Pradesh on March 28. West Rajasthan may experience dust-raising winds of 20-30 kmph during the same period.
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Region |
Weather Condition |
Wind Speed |
Date |
|
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, West UP |
Strong Surface Winds |
25-35 kmph |
28th March |
|
West Rajasthan |
Dust Raising Winds |
20-30 kmph |
28th March |
South and Central India: Rain, Thunderstorms, and Gusty Winds
A north-south trough extending from north Madhya Maharashtra to north Kerala will cause isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30-50 kmph) over several regions.
|
Region |
Weather Condition |
Wind Speed |
Date(s) |
|
Madhya Maharashtra, North Interior Karnataka |
Rainfall, Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds |
30-50 kmph |
March 29-30 |
|
Konkan & Goa |
Rainfall, Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds |
30-50 kmph |
March 29 |
|
Marathwada |
Rainfall, Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds |
30-50 kmph |
March 30 |
|
Kerala & Mahe, South Interior Karnataka |
Rainfall, Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds |
30-50 kmph |
March 28-31 |
|
Coastal Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam |
Rainfall, Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds |
30-50 kmph |
March 30 & 31 |
Temperature Forecast: Cooling Trend Followed by Gradual Rise
Northwest India will experience a gradual drop of 3-5°C in maximum temperatures over the next three days, followed by a slight rise. Central India will see a 2-3°C drop in maximum temperatures, with no significant change afterward.
|
Region |
Temperature Trend |
Duration |
|
Northwest India |
Drop by 3-5°C |
Next 3 days |
|
East India |
Rise by 2-3°C |
Next 2 days |
|
Gujarat |
No change, then rise by 2-3°C |
Next 3 days |
|
Central India |
Drop by 2-3°C, then stable |
Next 3 days |
Heatwave and Hot & Humid Conditions in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat
IMD has issued a heatwave warning for interior Odisha from March 28 to 30. Hot and humid weather conditions are likely in Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on March 28 and 29, and in coastal Gujarat from March 29 to 31.
|
Region |
Weather Condition |
Date |
|
Interior Odisha |
Heatwave Conditions |
28th-30th March |
|
Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam |
Hot & Humid Weather |
28th-29th March |
|
Coastal Gujarat |
Hot & Humid Weather |
29th-31st March |
Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast (March 28-30, 2025)
Delhi will witness strong surface winds (20-30 kmph) on March 28, gradually reducing on the following days. Temperatures will range between 32-37°C during the day and 15-19°C at night.
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Wind Speed |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
|
28th March |
Mainly Clear |
20-30 kmph |
33-35 |
17-19 |
|
29th March |
Partly Cloudy |
16-20 kmph |
32-34 |
15-17 |
|
30th March |
Mainly Clear |
10-16 kmph |
34-36 |
15-17 |
With rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall in the north, scattered rainfall in the south, and heatwave conditions in Odisha, the weather across India remains dynamic. Residents are advised to stay updated with IMD warnings and take necessary precautions, especially in areas expecting strong winds, heavy rain, or heatwaves.
