Northern India Weather Update Today 14 April 2024: Strong Winds and Heavy Rainfall/Thunderstorms Forecasted for Northern India

The meteorological department has issued a severe weather alert for Northern India, forecasting heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kilometres per hour. This weather pattern is expected to persist from April 14 to April 17 and will affect regions including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Western Uttar Pradesh - Madhya Pradesh.

Yesterday Weather Recap and Today's Forecast:

Light showers were recorded in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Haryana, Chandigarh-Delhi NCR, and Uttar Pradesh yesterday. Today, there is a forecast of rain and thunderstorms in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. Some areas of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan experienced hailstorms last night, with more expected-on April 15 in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi.

Heavy Rainfall Alert:

A heavy rainfall alert has been issued for April 14 in Northern India. Most parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, and Himachal Pradesh are expected to experience heavy rainfall and snowfall. Landslides are also likely in these regions.

Impact of Changing Weather Patterns: Most parts of the country are witnessing a transition to warmer and more humid weather. The fluctuating weather conditions, characterized by both rainfall and heat, are indicative of the ongoing climate change affecting various parts of India.