The India Meteorological Department has predicted an intense spell of rain or snow over the western Himalayan region and the plains of northwest India till February 21. An orange alert has been issued in Jammu and Kashmir and a red alert has been issued in Kashmir due to atmospheric conditions. Himachal Pradesh today.
Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to witness heavy snowfall and rainfall today, according to the weather forecasting agency.
The Meteorological Department noted that two western disturbances, one currently in the mid-tropospheric westerlies and another cyclonic circulation over Pakistan and surrounding areas, are behind these weather conditions.
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Additionally, thunderstorms and lightning are expected over the western Himalayan region till February 21.
The IMD also said light to moderate rainfall is likely over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan till February 21. Rains are expected to be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds during the same period.
The state of Madhya Pradesh can expect milder light during the next 3 days.
