A significant shift in weather patterns is sweeping across various states in the country, with heavy rains lashing some regions and bitter cold gripping others. The formation of a low-pressure zone in the Arabian Sea has prompted warm, humid winds from the Bay of Bengal, resulting in elevated temperatures and the emergence of a cloudy atmosphere. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for potential heavy rain in several states, including Maharashtra, within the next 48 hours.
According to Skymet Weather, a cyclonic circulation over Haryana, a low-pressure trough stretching from Central Uttar Pradesh to Southwest Madhya Pradesh, and a steady anticyclone positioned over Odisha have collectively given rise to a ‘confluence zone’ over Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. In this zone, warm, humid winds collide with colder counterparts, fostering thunderstorms and rainfall.
Already experiencing this meteorological interplay are Madhya Pradesh, Central and Eastern Uttar Pradesh, North Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and select locations in Bihar. Pune city and its surroundings are expected to witness partly cloudy skies over the next two days, with the weather department forecasting the possibility of light rain from Saturday to Tuesday.
As North India, including Delhi, grapples with intense cold, dense fog has led to reduced visibility, impacting railway and air services. The regional meteorological department has issued a yellow alert in response to these adverse conditions.
Simultaneously, mountainous regions are experiencing a drop in temperature due to snowfall. The Meteorological Department predicts a decline in mercury on January 4, with minimum temperatures expected to reach 7 degrees Celsius and maximum temperatures around 17 degrees Celsius. Clear skies are anticipated, accompanied by light to moderate fog in the morning.
