Western disturbance triggers temperature drop across North India: IMD

Western disturbance triggers temperature drop across North India: IMD

A significant temperature drop has been observed across North India due to a western disturbance currently positioned over North Pakistan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Thursday.

The western disturbance, along with its associated trough, has been gradually moving eastward, impacting weather patterns in the region. According to IMD scientist Soma Roy, this movement has led to a noticeable temperature drop across the northwestern parts of the country.

“The western disturbance remains over North Pakistan, with its trough near latitude 71-72. As it moves eastward, it has resulted in a drastic drop in temperatures across northwest India. For instance, Delhi has recorded a temperature departure of -2.8°C, while Safdarjung and Palam stations saw temperature departures of -8.2°C and -9.5°C, respectively,” Roy said.

However, the IMD assured that temperatures are not expected to drop further significantly. “There may be a further decline of one or two degrees in some parts of North India, but this won’t be substantial. After today, we expect temperatures to gradually rise, with a potential increase of 2 to 3 degrees in the coming days, particularly in northwest India,” she added.

Additionally, the IMD forecasted another western disturbance to impact the North Western Himalayas between January 8 and 13, bringing snowfall and increased thunderstorm activity. “The ongoing western disturbance is expected to affect Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam by this evening, with an increase in thunderstorm activity expected tonight and tomorrow,” Roy said.

“Other regions, including Peninsular India and East Central India, will not see major changes in weather. While temperatures may dip slightly in the northwest, they are expected to rise from tomorrow, gradually reaching 2 to 3 degrees above normal,” she said.