The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently issued a weather forecast predicting light to moderate rainfall over Central India and East India for the next five days. According to the latest bulletin released by the IMD, the forecast covers the period from February 10th to February 15th, 2024.
In its bulletin, the IMD stated that Central India is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall activity from the 10th to the 13th of February. Similarly, East India is expected to witness such rainfall from the 13th to the 15th of February. This prediction suggests a period of wet weather for these regions, which could have implications for agricultural activities, water resources, and overall weather patterns.
The weather office also observed cold waves in isolated pockets of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, indicating a dip in temperatures in these regions. Cold waves can have significant impacts on daily life, including increased energy consumption for heating, potential disruptions to transportation, and health concerns, especially for vulnerable populations.
The IMD’s forecast also outlined specific predictions for different parts of the country:
Rainfall Forecasts:
- Light isolated rainfall/snowfall is expected over Arunachal Pradesh and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim on February 9th, 2024.
- Under the influence of a likely formation of trough/cyclonic circulation over central parts of the country, isolated to scattered light rainfall activity is likely over various regions during specific periods. These include East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh from the 10th to the 14th of February, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada on the 10th and 11th, Odisha on the 11th and 12th, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand from the 12th to the 15th, and Gangetic West Bengal from the 13th to the 15th.
- An isolated light thunderstorm accompanied by lightning is predicted over East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh from the 10th to the 12th of February.
- Light isolated rainfall is forecast over Coastal Andhra Pradesh on the 9th, Tamil Nadu on the 12th and 13th, Telangana on the 10th and 11th, and Kerala on the 14th and 15th of February.
Minimum Temperature and Cold Wave Forecasts:
- Minimum temperatures are expected to range from 5-10°C over most parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, plains of Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, north Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, which are below normal over the region.
- No significant change in minimum temperatures is likely over many parts of Northwest, Central, and East India during the next two days, with a subsequent rise by 2-3°C thereafter.
- Cold wave conditions are anticipated in isolated pockets over Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim on February 9th, and over north Rajasthan & Gangetic West Bengal on the 9th and 10th of February.
These forecasts provide valuable information for various sectors, including agriculture, transportation, and disaster management, enabling stakeholders to prepare and mitigate potential risks associated with weather-related events. It is essential for individuals and authorities in the affected regions to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and advisories issued by the IMD to ensure effective planning and response measures.