Chill in North India, heavy rain in the South know weather forecast for your city

Weather conditions across the country are undergoing a significant change. According to the latest update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold wave conditions are expected to intensify in northern parts of India, while southern states may witness several days of heavy to very heavy rainfall. The department has advised people to remain cautious and urged farmers to consider weather conditions while managing crops and harvesting activities.

Cold Wave Tightens Grip on North India:

The past 24 hours, several regions of Madhya Pradesh, eastern Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh experienced cold wave to severe cold wave conditions. Parts of Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand also recorded a sharp drop in temperatures. According to IMD, minimum temperatures in central, eastern, and northwestern India will continue to remain below normal for the next 2–3 days.
Minimum temperatures in many states have fallen by up to 5°C below normal, including Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, and Telangana.

IMD has issued the following alerts:

• Madhya Pradesh may experience intense cold today.
• Eastern Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh could face cold wave conditions till November 19.
• Western Rajasthan, Vidarbha, and Madhya Maharashtra may witness cold wave conditions until November 18.
• Jharkhand is also likely to remain under the influence of cold winds.

Heavy Rainfall to Lash Southern India:

A low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal remains active and is expected to move northwestward in the next 24 hours. Additionally, a cyclonic circulation over the Arabian Sea near south Kerala is also influencing the weather conditions.

As per IMD:

• Tamil Nadu is likely to receive very heavy rainfall today, with continuous showers expected till November 22.
• Kerala and Mahe may experience heavy rain from today until November 20, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
• Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema are under a heavy rainfall alert for today and tomorrow, with chances of thunderstorms and lightning.
• Andaman and Nicobar Islands may receive heavy rainfall from November 18–21, with wind speeds of 30–40 km/h expected on November 20.

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