After a period of rain and thunderstorms, the weather in North India is about to change significantly. As the current Western Disturbance moves east, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a return to dry conditions and a gradual rise in temperatures starting Thursday, February 19.
Delhi-NCR forecast: Clear skies and rising mercury
Residents in the national capital and nearby areas can look forward to a break from the recent showers.
Sky conditions: Mainly clear skies are expected, though mist may occur during the early morning.
Temperature surge: Maximum temperatures in Delhi are predicted to rise to between 26 and 28°C. Minimum temperatures will range from 12 to 14°C.
The heat trend: Weather analysts note that although the rain provided a brief pause, temperatures will stay 1 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal as the heat gradually returns toward the weekend.
Regional outlook: Plains dry up, hills see isolated activity
This shift will affect the northwestern plains, signaling the end of hailstorm activity in parts of Rajasthan and Haryana.
Western Himalayas: While the plains dry out, isolated light rain or snowfall may still occur in the higher elevations. Uttarakhand is specifically noted for possible light rain on February 19.
Cloud movement: Experts from Mausam Tak report that the cloud cover is moving toward East India, with decreasing intensity as it moves away from the northern region.
Bay of Bengal alert: Rain for islands
Outside North India, a low-pressure area over the Equatorial Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal is affecting weather in the south.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Isolated rain is expected tomorrow as the system moves toward Sri Lanka.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Weather (Feb 19): Thursday will be cloudy with a high of 29°C and a low of 26°C. Light rain is likely at night, with a 40% chance of precipitation during the day.
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