The heat intensity in the northwestern states decreased due to the effect of western disturbance

31-Mar-2025 10:40 AM

🌦 Weather Update: Relief from Heat in Northwestern States

📍 New Delhi: Due to the impact of a western disturbance over southeastern Afghanistan and a cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan, the temperature in India's western border areas has dropped, bringing relief from heat.

📊 Key Weather Developments

✔ Temperature Drop:

  • Daytime maximum temperatures fell by 3-5°C

  • Cold winds (25-35 km/h) in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and western UP

  • Dust storms likely in western Rajasthan

✔ Short-Term Forecast:

  • No major heatwave for the next 2-4 days

  • Temperature may rise by 2-3°C after western disturbance moves east

  • Dry conditions may reduce soil moisture but bring relief to crops

🌾 Impact on Rabi Crops

✔ Favorable for wheat, mustard, gram, lentils, and barley
✔ Harvesting Updates:

  • Punjab-Haryana: Starts April 1st

  • Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, UP, Gujarat: Already underway
    ✔ No severe heatwaves or unseasonal rains so far, which is good for yields

🔮 Outlook for April

✔ Good Production Expected: If no heavy rain or hailstorm occurs
✔ Farmers' Relief: No unexpected temperature spikes or weather shocks

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