IMD issues rain and snow alerts across India as new weather system forms

The India Meteorological Department has issued weather warnings across multiple states following the arrival of an active western disturbance, forecasting heavy rainfall and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir alongside morning fog in the national capital.

Through its advanced tracking network, the meteorological department confirmed that the western disturbance will trigger scattered to fairly widespread precipitation across the Western Himalayan region. To ensure early disaster preparedness and public safety, authorities have alerted local administrations across northern and southern belts.

Regional weather forecast and alerts

Beyond the northern higher altitudes, the IMD's coastal monitoring system has detected a cyclonic circulation over the south Andaman Sea. Forecast models show this system developing into a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal around 13 November, before intensifying into a depression by 15 November.

Proactive advisory protocols are already active, with fishermen explicitly cautioned against venturing into dangerous sea sectors across the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal until 16 November.

Delhi temperature and fog outlook

In Delhi, weather officials expect partly cloudy skies with mist or shallow fog during morning hours. Temperatures in the capital are forecasted to remain between a minimum of 15°C to 17°C and a maximum of 27°C to 29°C. Morning winds are expected to blow from the northwest at up to 10 kmph, strengthening to 15 kmph during the afternoon.

The timely dissemination of precise weather data by the national forecasting body underscores India's robust meteorological response infrastructure, allowing state authorities to safeguard agricultural operations, transport networks, and coastal communities well in advance of changing weather conditions.