The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that between March 1 and March 3, certain regions including New Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
Furthermore, the IMD has anticipated significant rainfall and snowfall activity over the Western Himalayan region starting from February 29, with its impacts extending to the plains of northwest India from March 1 to 3, reaching peak intensity during the initial two days of the upcoming month.
The latest weather bulletin from the IMD indicates the likelihood of an intense spell of rainfall and snowfall over the Western Himalayan Region from the night of February 29, followed by rainfall across the plains of northwest India from March 1 to 3, with the highest intensity expected on March 1st and 2nd, 2024.
Additionally, there's a possibility of hailstorm activity at isolated locations in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on March 1 and 2 respectively, in Rajasthan on March 1, and in Haryana-Chandigarh, Punjab, and West Uttar Pradesh on March 2.
Furthermore, isolated heavy rainfall and snowfall are anticipated in hilly regions with possible hailstorm activity in Uttarakhand on March 1.
Recent weather observations have prompted the weather department to issue warnings, particularly noting the recent occurrences of light to moderate rainfall in Uttarakhand and other isolated areas in the northern regions of India.
In parallel, an orange alert has been issued for the Jammu and Kashmir-Ladakh region, with expectations of isolated heavy rainfall and snowfall on March 1, followed by a forecast of very heavy rainfall and snowfall on March 2.
As a precautionary measure, the IMD advisory advises individuals in snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir to refrain from venturing into slippery and avalanche-prone areas. Additionally, it warns of potential hazards like landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable areas.
