The onset of November has brought a sharp drop in temperatures, signaling the firm arrival of winter across several parts of northern India. Early snowfall and rainfall in the upper mountain ranges have begun pulling down temperatures in the plains as well. The weather department has indicated possible weather shifts across multiple states, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Additionally, states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are also expected to experience a noticeable escalation in cold conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department, here is a detailed breakdown of how weather conditions are shaping up across various parts of the country today on November 13.
Regions Expected to Witness Rain and Snowfall
The meteorological office has reported that rainfall is likely in several states, including Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Odisha, Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. Specifically, Jammu and Kashmir faces prospects of strong gusty winds, rainfall, and lightning strikes. Snowfall has already commenced in Kashmir, causing temperatures to plummet by up to eight degrees. Authorities have advised residents in Kashmir to remain cautious over the coming days, as heavy snowfall accompanied by rain is anticipated in several pockets of the region within the next 48 hours. Certain areas also face potential avalanche risks, prompting the closure of the historic Mughal Road in Rajouri following heavy snow accumulation. Citizens have been strictly warned against venturing into high-altitude areas.
Weather Outlook for Delhi and NCR
Morning hours in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region on November 13 are projected to experience mist or shallow fog. The sky over the capital is likely to remain partly cloudy throughout the day. However, no rainfall alert has been issued for Delhi-NCR on this day. Maximum temperatures on Friday are forecasted to hover between 28 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures are expected to settle between 16 degrees Celsius and 18 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, air quality in Delhi deteriorated into the severe category for the first time this season on Friday morning, with the city recording an average air quality index of 403. Surface winds blowing at speeds of 20 to 25 kilometers per hour are expected to sweep through the capital during the day.
Temperature Shifts Across Uttar Pradesh
The weather department has projected that various districts across Uttar Pradesh could experience strong surface winds gusting between 30 and 40 kilometers per hour on Friday. Early morning haze and light fog have already been observed in several parts of the state. Uttar Pradesh is expected to record a maximum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 17 degrees Celsius on November 13. Furthermore, forecasters have indicated that nighttime temperatures across the entire state could drop by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius over the next few days, intensifying the chill.
Conditions in Bihar and Jharkhand
In Bihar, temperatures are projected to drop by 4 to 5 degrees Celsius on Friday due to persistent winds sweeping across districts such as Muzaffarpur, Jehanabad, Vaishali, East Champaran, West Champaran, Patna, and Gaya. The state is expected to experience a maximum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 17 degrees Celsius. In neighboring Jharkhand, minimum temperatures on Friday, November 13, are likely to hover around 17 degrees Celsius. Moreover, moderate spells of rain are forecasted for several districts in the state, including Dhanbad, Ranchi, Garhwa, Gumla, Bokaro, and Hazaribagh.
