Weather conditions across the country are set to change rapidly in the coming days. Light rain and snowfall are likely in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while stormy weather with rain and gusty winds has been forecast for several regions, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Temperatures are also expected to fluctuate, with some areas witnessing a rise and others a fall. Daytime temperatures may remain above normal in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Meanwhile, dense fog alerts have been issued for Odisha, and humid conditions are expected along Coastal Karnataka.
Between 17–18 February, isolated areas of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands may experience rainfall accompanied by thunder, lightning and gusty winds reaching 30–40 km/h. Similar conditions are possible during this period in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Rajasthan. Thunderstorm activity is also likely in Madhya Pradesh on 18 February. Heavy rainfall is forecast for isolated locations in southern Tamil Nadu as well as Kerala and Mahe on 21 and 22 February.
According to the weather department, minimum temperatures over Northwest India may rise by 2–3°C over the next two days, followed by a similar fall during the subsequent two days, after which no major change is expected. Over Central India, night temperatures may increase by 2–3°C for the next three days and then remain stable for about four days.
Gujarat, minimum temperatures are likely to remain steady for two days, rise by 2–3°Cover the following three days, and then stabilize again. No significant change is expected in minimum temperatures across the rest of the country for now.
Daytime temperatures in Maharashtra and Gujarat are forecast to remain largely unchanged for the next 3–4 days, followed by a gradual increase of 2–3°C. During the same period, parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka may record maximum temperatures 2–4°C above normal.
Isolated pockets of Odisha may experience dense morning fog until 18 February. Meanwhile, hot and humid conditions are likely along Coastal Karnataka on 17 February, indicating varied weather patterns across different regions of the country.
(FAQs):
1. Which states will receive rainfall between 17–18 February?
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Punjab Weather, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh may receive rainfall with thunderstorms.
2. Where is heavy rainfall expected?
Southern Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Mahe may receive heavy rainfall on 21–22 February.
3. Will temperatures rise across India?
Some regions like Northwest and Central India may see a 2–3°C rise, while others may remain stable.
4. Which state has a fog alert?
Odisha has been issued a dense fog alert until 18 February.
5. Which areas may experience above-normal daytime temperatures?
Parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka may record 2–4°C above normal maximum temperatures.
