Spicejet also issued a warning for potential flight disruptions due to the sudden change in Delhi’s weather on X. In its post it stated, ‘Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via http://bit.ly/2tG9xBx.’
Rainfall Forecast and Weather Patterns
Meteorological phenomena such as cyclonic circulations over northeast Assam and northeast Bangladesh are influencing weather patterns, resulting in widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over certain regions.
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim are among the areas expected to experience these weather conditions in the next few days. Isolated heavy rainfall is also predicted for Arunachal Pradesh and Assam & Meghalaya.
Heat Wave Warning for North India
Additionally, the IMD has issued a heat wave warning for north India. A persistent heat wave is anticipated to continue across east India, with a likelihood of its expansion into additional regions starting from the 24th of April. Earlier this week, maximum temperatures soared within the range of 42-45°C across much of Odisha and Rayalaseema. Similar conditions were observed in some parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, southwest Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam, where temperatures ranged between 40-42°C.
Warnings and Outlook
Warnings have been issued for heat waves, warm nights, and hot and humid weather conditions for the next five days. Severe heat wave conditions are expected to prevail in isolated pockets over Gangetic West Bengal, while heat wave conditions will be present in interior Karnataka, Odisha, east and west Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Jharkhand during specific periods.
Temperature Outlook
Over the next two days, northwest India is expected to experience minimal changes in maximum temperatures, followed by a gradual rise of 2-4°C thereafter. Similarly, Gujarat is anticipated to see no significant changes in maximum temperatures for the next three days, with an expected rise of 2-4°C thereafter. The rest of the country is likely to maintain stable maximum temperatures without any significant fluctuations.
Delhi’s sudden change in weather with rainfall in several parts of the city marks a significant shift in the region’s weather patterns. As the IMD issues warnings for heat waves and hot weather conditions in various parts of north India, including Delhi, residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to stay safe during these weather conditions.
