IMD Warns Of Heavy Rain In South While North India Turns Warmer

New Delhi: As the last week of February approached, the weather took a complete turn. Daytime temperatures have started rising across the country, and now it seems that winter is leaving soon. IMD i.e. India Meteorological Department has said that a low-pressure area is forming in the southwest Bay of Bengal, due to which heavy rains may occur in some areas of South Tamil Nadu and South Kerala on Friday i.e. 21st February. But summer is entering North India.

Why is the temperature increasing rapidly in North India?

The maximum temperature in North India is going to gradually increase by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius in the next 7 days. This increase will happen especially in the Northwest areas. Days are now starting to feel hot in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and UP. Meteorologist Navdeep Dahiya is saying that the last part of February will be unusually warm – with maximum temperatures going above 30 degrees next week. By the weekend, it may reach 33 degrees in Delhi-NCR and Haryana, while it may reach 35-37 degrees in Rajasthan and UP. Due to clear sky and less cold winds, the heat is increasing rapidly during the day.

Are the effects of winter still lingering in the North?

Light coolness will be felt in Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi and UP on Sunday morning and night. Meteorologist Devendra Tripathi says that if cold winds continue to blow, the temperature may drop slightly during these hours. But the weather will be clear during the day, there will be no clouds. Recently, there was dense fog in some areas of Haryana and Punjab – visibility dropped to just 40 meters in Karnal. But now the fog is reducing.

What is the rain scene in South India?

While the North is getting hotter, the period of humidity and rain is starting in the South. Due to the low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal, there is a possibility of heavy rain in South Tamil Nadu and South Kerala. IMD has advised fishermen not to venture into Southwest Bay of Bengal and Kerala coast. According to Devendra Tripathi, there may be heavy cloud cover in the south-peninsular areas, but the chances of actual rain in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are very less – mostly it will be limited to light showers or thundershowers. Light clouds may also occur in some parts of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal.

Is this a sign of abnormal heat?

This much heat is rarely seen in late February. Due to El Nino, global temperatures are breaking records, and its effect is visible in India too. Local experts are already alerting that this could create a scene like an unseasonal heatwave. Hot days in the north, but still slight shivering in the morning and night – this is the transition period. Rain in the south will provide relief from the heat. Overall, the weather is changing rapidly now – be prepared, because from March the real heat will start