The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its latest weather forecast informed that a fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the southwest Bay of Bengal in the next 36 hours, signaling the onset of heavy rainfall across several southern states. The weather bulletin also added that a fresh spell of heavy rainfall is expected over Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala between November 12-15.
According to the weather department, temperatures are expected to remain stable, with no significant changes in the minimum temperature across the country over the next 2-3 days.
Southern India braces for rainfall
The regions of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, along with Kerala and Mahe, are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall accompanied by isolated thunderstorms and lightning till November 14.
Isolated heavy rainfall is forecast for Tamil Nadu from November 11 to 15, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema from November 12 to 14, and Kerala from November 13 to 16. Additionally, coastal and South Interior Karnataka may experience heavy rainfall on November 14.
Dense fog expected in Himachal, Punjab, Rajasthan
Furthermore, dense to very dense fog conditions are expected in isolated pockets of West Punjab and northwest Rajasthan during the night and early morning hours over the next two days. Fog is also likely in isolated areas of Himachal Pradesh over the next three days.
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates
Delhi’s air quality sharply worsened early on Monday as dense smog blanketed the city, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) to a hazardous 347, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 7 am. This marks a significant decline from Sunday afternoon, when the AQI was recorded at 334 at 4 pm, still in the “very poor” category.
Several monitoring stations across the city reported AQI values nearing 350, placing them in the same “very poor” range. The ITI Jahangirpuri area saw a particularly alarming spike, with the AQI reaching 377, which falls under the “severe” category according to CPCB guidelines.