North India Weather Update: Onset of Dry Spell, Temperature Expected to Rise
In North India, the combined impact of a recently active western disturbance and cyclonic circulations over the plains led to light to moderate rainfall across several parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Some areas in eastern Rajasthan and western Haryana experienced heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail. However, this weather system has now weakened, and conditions are returning to normal. For the rest of February, the weather is expected to remain dry, as no strong western disturbances are anticipated. Overall winter rainfall in the region has been below normal this season, and the ongoing dry spell may further reduce rainfall. With clear skies and strong sunlight, maximum temperatures are expected to rise rapidly. Daytime temperatures may increase from the mid-20s°C to around 28–30°C, with western and northern Rajasthan and areas bordering Haryana potentially crossing 30°C. Minimum temperatures are not expected to change significantly, remaining mostly between 10–12°C, while night temperatures in Hisar and Amritsar may drop to around 8–9°C. From an agricultural perspective, the next 10–12 days until the end of February are considered favorable for farming activities, and early-sown crops may be ready sooner than expected. Preliminary indications also suggest that a new weather system could become active in the first week of March, potentially bringing changes to the weather once again. If you want, I can also make a short, reader-friendly version highlighting just the key points for easy updates. Do you want me to do that?