đŸŒĻ️ Heavy Rain in the South, Intense Cold in the North: India’s Weather Outlook This Week


đŸŒĻ️ Heavy Rain in the South, Intense Cold in the North: India’s Weather Outlook This Week

India is set to experience a mix of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, cold wave conditions, and fog across various regions as the country transitions deeper into the winter season. The latest bulletin from the Meteora Weather Service provides a comprehensive look at widespread rain over the southern peninsula and intensifying cold conditions over northern and central India.

🌧️ Widespread Rainfall & Thunderstorms in Southern India

A series of active weather systems are likely to bring light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands over the next several days.

🔹 Rainfall Forecast Breakdown:

  • Tamil Nadu:
    Light to moderate rain/thunderstorms likely from 18th–23rd November.
    Isolated heavy rainfall very likely throughout this period.
    Very heavy rainfall expected on 16th & 17th November.
    Thunderstorms with lightning between 17th–21st November.

  • Kerala & Mahe:
    Rainfall expected from 17th–20th November and again on 22nd & 23rd November.
    Thunderstorms with lightning during 17th–19th November.

  • Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and Rayalaseema:
    Moderate rain and thunderstorms very likely on 17th & 18th November.

  • Andaman & Nicobar Islands:
    Rainfall likely from 18th–23rd November, with the possibility of very heavy rain on 17th November.
    Thunderstorms expected during 18th–23rd November.

These rains could cause temporary waterlogging, reduced visibility, and localized flooding in low-lying regions. Coastal areas should remain alert.

đŸĨļ Cold Mornings & Strong Winter Chill Across North & Central India

Winter conditions strengthened across northern and central India during the past 24 hours, with a notable drop in minimum temperatures.

🔹 Minimum Temperature Highlights:

  • Below 6°C:
    Recorded in many areas of Jammu–Kashmir–Ladakh–Gilgit-Baltistan–Muzaffarabad.
    Sub-zero–like chill observed in isolated spots of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

  • 7°C to 10°C:
    Noted across multiple parts of Punjab, East Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, and East Madhya Pradesh.
    Some isolated areas of North Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra, West Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh also recorded temperatures in this range.

  • Temperatures 2–4°C below normal in many regions of northwest, central, east, and north-peninsular India.

Coldest Location (Past 24 Hours):

Rajgarh (West Madhya Pradesh) recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 5.0°C—one of the coldest readings of the season so far.

❄️ Cold Wave & Severe Cold Wave Alerts

A strong surge of cold northwesterly winds is likely to produce cold wave conditions across several states.

🔹 Forecast Details:

  • Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions likely over:

    • West Madhya Pradesh on 18th & 19th Nov

    • Isolated parts of West Rajasthan & East Madhya Pradesh on 20th & 21st Nov

  • Cold wave conditions likely over:

    • East Rajasthan & East Madhya Pradesh from 18th–20th Nov

    • Chhattisgarh, Marathwada, Telangana, Madhya Maharashtra on 18th & 19th Nov

    • Vidarbha on 18th Nov

    • Jharkhand on 17th Nov

Residents should prepare for sharp temperature drops, particularly during night and early morning.

đŸŒĢ️ Fog Likely Over Northeast India

  • Shallow to moderate fog is expected over Northeast India throughout the week, affecting early morning travel and visibility.

Motorists are advised to drive cautiously, especially near river basins and hill routes.

🌡️ Temperature Trend Over India

  • No significant change expected in minimum temperatures over northwest, central, east, and north peninsular India in the next 2 days.

  • A gradual rise of 2–3°C is likely thereafter over northwest, central, and east India.

đŸ§Ŗ Public Advisory

For Southern States (Rain-hit Areas):

  • Beware of waterlogging; avoid flood-prone routes.

  • Stay indoors during thunderstorms & lightning.

  • Fishermen should avoid venturing into rough seas around A&N Islands.

For Northern & Central India (Cold Wave Zones):

  • Use adequate winter clothing, especially at night.

  • Farmers should apply mulching to protect crops from frost.

  • Keep elderly and children shielded from cold exposure.

For Northeast India (Fog Areas):

  • Use fog lamps while driving.

  • Avoid early morning travel when possible.

🗓️ Summary Table

Region Weather Event Dates
Tamil Nadu Heavy to very heavy rain, storms 16–23 Nov
Kerala & Mahe Rain & thunderstorms 17–23 Nov
A&N Islands Rain & storms 18–23 Nov
West & East MP Cold wave/severe cold wave 18–21 Nov
Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Telangana Cold wave 18–19 Nov
Vidarbha Cold wave 18 Nov
Jharkhand Cold wave 17 Nov
Northeast India Fog All week

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