A western disturbance over North Pakistan, along with its associated trough, has led to a sharp decline in temperatures across North India, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As the system shifts eastward, it is influencing weather patterns in the region.

IMDscientistSoma Roy said that a western disturbance over North Pakistan, along with its associated trough, is gradually moving eastward. She noted that heavy rainfall and cloud cover were observed yesterday, but as the system moved away, temperatures dropped sharply across North West India. In Delhi, the temperature recorded a significant drop, with Safdarjung at 8.2°C and Palam at 9.5°C, both showing negative departures.

The agency further stated that there is no significant drop in temperature expected beyond this point.

"There might be a slight decrease of one or two degrees in some parts of North India, but it won't be very noticeable. However, by tomorrow morning, temperatures are expected to rise gradually. In North West India, we anticipate an increase of about two to three degrees," said IMD scientist Soma Roy.

A new western disturbance is expected to affect the North Western Himalayas from February 8, bringing snowfall that may last until February 12 or 13. Meanwhile, the current western disturbance is moving towards Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, where thunderstorms and rain are expected to occur later today and through tomorrow night, as per IMD scientists.

Temperature rise in Delhi

Temperatures in Delhi will start to rise slowly after a small drop in the minimum temperature in the northwest. The temperature is expected to fall by about one degree, but from tomorrow morning, it will gradually increase over the next few days by 2 to 3 degrees. The temperature in Delhi will also go back to normal levels. In other parts of India, like Peninsular and East Central India, the temperatures will stay mostly the same.

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