New Delhi (India), February 6: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported a significant drop in temperatures across North India due to a western disturbance currently positioned over North Pakistan, with its associated trough gradually moving eastward and affecting weather patterns in the region.
IMD scientist Soma Roy explained the situation, stating, “A western disturbance is currently over North Pakistan, and its associated trough is situated around the seventy-one seventy-two region. This trough is slowly moving eastward. As a result, the region experienced heavy rain and cloudy weather, which contributed to a drastic temperature drop across North West India. The temperature departure in Delhi is -2.8°C, Safdarjung recorded a -8.2°C departure, and Palam saw a -9.5°C departure,” she said.
While temperatures have dropped significantly, the IMD clarified that the decline is not expected to continue for much longer. “The temperature has already fallen, and there is no major decline expected going forward. In North India, temperatures might drop by one or two degrees, but it won’t be substantial. We expect temperatures to begin rising tomorrow morning, with a potential increase of two to three degrees in North West India,” Roy added.
Additionally, a fresh western disturbance is anticipated to impact the North Western Himalayas starting February 8. “This new western disturbance will affect the North Western Himalayas from the 8th, with snowfall activity expected from the 8th to 12th or 13th. Meanwhile, the current disturbance will affect Arunachal Pradesh and North East Assam, where thunderstorm activity is expected to intensify over the next two days,” Roy said.
The IMD further noted that other regions of the country would not experience any significant weather disturbances. “Other parts of the country will remain unaffected by rainfall. In the Western Himalayan region, conditions will continue to be influenced by the disturbance from the 8th. Temperatures in North West India and Delhi will begin to rise in the coming days, with an expected increase of two to three degrees,” the IMD scientist concluded.