The India Meteorological Division (IMD) forecasted ‘intense’ snowfall and rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Leh on February 29 and March 1 on Thursday.
जम्मू-कश्मीर-लद्दाख में 1 मार्च को अलग अलग स्थानों में भारी वर्षा/बर्फबारी (64.5-115.5 मिमी) और 2 मार्च 2024 को भारी से बहुत भारी वर्षा/बर्फबारी (115.5-204.4 मिमी) होने की संभावना है। pic.twitter.com/m3ExbDEMYp
— India Meteorological Division (@Indiametdept) February 28, 2024
In a press release, the IMD acknowledged, “An lively Western Disturbance is anticipated to affect the Western Himalayan Area from February 29 and the plains of northwest India from March 1 to March 3, with the height depth on March 1st and 2nd, 2024”.
An advisory issued by the Jammu and Kashmir authorities mentioned that “Travellers/vacationers are suggested to plan accordingly & observe admin/visitors police advisory to remain up to date.”
In view of the heavy to very heavy snowfall over just a few center and better reaches, the authorities suggested the individuals over hilly areas to not enterprise into Avalanche-prone areas and sloppy areas. It additionally urged farmers to withhold irrigation and different farm operations through the 1st week of March.
Here is All You Want To Know:
- Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh is anticipated to obtain remoted heavy rainfall/snowfall (64.5-115.5 mm) on March 1 and heavy to very heavy rainfall/snowfall (115.5-204.4 mm) on March 2, 2024.
- Widespread reasonable rain/snow is anticipated over most locations of J&Ok from February 29 night until March 3 (Afternoon) with peaks on March 2 and three.
- The plain areas of Kashmir division are additionally more likely to obtain reasonable rain/snow whereas plains area in Jammu might obtain reasonable rain with the potential of heavy rain over Ramban, Udhampur & Reasi throughout March 1 and a couple of (Late night time).
- Uttarakhand might expertise heavy rainfall/snowfall (64.5-115.5 mm) at remoted locations on March 1 and a couple of, 2024.
IMD Predicts Rainfall In North India:
- Himachal Pradesh is more likely to witness remoted heavy rainfall/snowfall (64.5-115.5 mm) on March 1st. On March 2nd, IMD predicts 115.5-204.4 mm of rainfall/snowfall within the state. Through the winter season, Himachal Pradesh obtained 105 cm of rains, a 37% deficit from January 1 to February 24, in comparison with the traditional rainfall of 166.6 mm. Nevertheless, February noticed an extra of 21% with 98.3 mm towards the traditional 81.3 mm.
Hailstorm exercise additionally very probably at remoted locations over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab on 1st & 2nd March; over West Rajasthan on 1st and over Haryana, Chandigarh, East Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and north Madhya Pradesh on 2nd March
— India Meteorological Division (@Indiametdept) February 29, 2024
- The climate monitoring company mentioned that remoted hailstorms might happen over Himachal Pradesh on March 1st and 2nd.
- Punjab can be anticipated to witness hailstorms on March 1 and a couple of.
- Remoted hailstorms are probably over Haryana and Chandigarh on March 2nd as per IMD’s forecast.
- Inclement climate situations reminiscent of rainfall and hailstorms might happen over West Uttar Pradesh on March 2.