India Weather Outlook: Snowfall, Rain, Dense Fog, Cold Wave and Sea Warnings Ahead
India is set to experience active winter weather conditions over the coming days, with snowfall in the western Himalayas, rainfall and thunderstorms in parts of south India and islands, dense to very dense fog over northern and eastern regions, and cold wave to cold day conditions in some pockets. Here is a detailed and region-wise weather blog based on the latest forecast and warnings.
🌦️ Significant Weather Features & Warnings
Rainfall and Snowfall Activity
Light rainfall or snowfall is expected at a few to isolated places over the Western Himalayan region, including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad during 18th to 23rd December.
Additionally, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand may witness light rain or snowfall on 20th and 21st December, while Punjab and West Rajasthan are likely to receive light rainfall on 21st December. These conditions may impact travel, especially in higher reaches and hilly roads.
Thunderstorm and Lightning Activity
Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning is very likely at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Kerala & Mahe, and Lakshadweep on 17th December.
The activity will also extend to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, where gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph are expected on 17th December, posing risks to marine and coastal activities.
🌡️ Temperature Conditions (Past 24 Hours)
Severe Cold Conditions Observed
Minimum temperatures fell below 5°C at many places over Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad.
Temperatures in the 5–10°C range were recorded at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh and West Madhya Pradesh, and at many places over Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, East Rajasthan and East Madhya Pradesh.
Other Temperature Observations
10–15°C temperatures were reported over Madhya Maharashtra, Vidarbha, and isolated pockets of West Rajasthan, Assam, Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim.
A rising trend of 1–2°C was observed at a few places over East Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Telangana, while a rise of 3–5°C occurred at some locations over South Peninsular India.
A fall of 1–2°C was noticed over parts of Rajasthan, East Madhya Pradesh, Saurashtra & Kutch and Lakshadweep.
📉 Forecast of Minimum Temperatures
Northwest India: No significant change is expected during the next 2 days, followed by a gradual rise of about 2°C during the subsequent 2 days.
Maharashtra: Minimum temperatures are likely to remain stable for the next 3 days, followed by a gradual rise of 2–3°C over the subsequent 4 days.
Gujarat: A gradual rise of 2–3°C is expected during the next 3 days, with no significant change thereafter.
Rest of India: No major change in minimum temperatures is likely over remaining parts of the country during the next 7 days.
🌫️ Dense Fog & ❄️ Cold Wave Warnings
Dense to Very Dense Fog
Dense to very dense fog conditions are very likely during early morning hours over several regions:
Uttar Pradesh: Dense to very dense fog during 18th–20th December, and at isolated places on 21st December.
Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh: Dense to very dense fog during 18th–20th December, with isolated pockets affected on 21st & 22nd December.
Uttarakhand: Fog expected during 18th–21st December.
Northeast India: Dense fog likely during 18th–22nd December.
Himachal Pradesh, Bihar & Jharkhand: Fog during 18th–20th December.
Odisha: Fog conditions expected on 18th and 19th December.
Reduced visibility during morning hours may disrupt road, rail, and air travel.
Cold Wave and Cold Day Conditions
Cold wave conditions are very likely at isolated places over West Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand on 18th and 19th December.
Cold day conditions may prevail over isolated places in Uttar Pradesh on 18th and 19th December, increasing discomfort during daytime hours.
🌊 Fishermen Warning
Fishermen are strongly advised not to venture into the sea from 17th to 22nd December due to rough sea conditions:
Bay of Bengal
Gulf of Mannar and adjoining Comorin area (16th–20th December)
Strong winds and high waves may pose serious risks to small and medium fishing vessels.
📌 Conclusion
The upcoming days will bring intense winter weather across India, with snowfall in the western Himalayas, thunderstorms in southern and island regions, widespread fog in northern and eastern plains, and cold wave conditions in central and northern states. People are advised to remain cautious, limit travel during foggy hours, follow marine advisories, and stay updated with official weather bulletins.
Regular monitoring and timely precautions will be crucial to safely navigate this active winter phase across the country.
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