Daily Weather Update for India, March 10: Forecast and Regional Conditions

By: Mahesh Palawat | Edited By: Arti Kumari
Mar 9, 2026, 11:30 AM
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Key Takeaways:

  • Cyclonic circulation over South Bangladesh and another over Northeast Assam influencing eastern weather conditions.
  • A trough from Bihar to South Odisha across Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh is supporting weather activity over East India.
  • Rain and snowfall expected to increase over Jammu & Kashmir between March 10 and 12.
  • Thunderstorms with 30–50 kmph winds likely over East India between March 9 and 11.

Weather systems over the country

A cyclonic circulation over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining North Odisha is now over South Bangladesh and adjoining areas at 1.5 km above mean sea level.

Another cyclonic circulation is over Northeast Assam.

A trough runs from Bihar to South Odisha across Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh at 0.9 km above mean sea level.

Weather activity during the last 24 hours

During the last 24 hours, scattered light rain occurred over Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and parts of Assam and Meghalaya.

Weather remained dry in the rest of the country.

Minimum temperatures are above normal by 5°C or more at many places over Bihar and Punjab, and at a few places over Arunachal Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and West Rajasthan.

Maximum temperatures are significantly above normal by 5.1°C or more at many places over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and West Rajasthan.

Weather activity during the next 24 hours:

During the next 24 hours, isolated light rain and snowfall may occur over Jammu & Kashmir on March 9. The intensity and spread of rain and snowfall may increase between March 10 and 12.

Isolated to scattered light rain and snowfall may occur over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand between March 10 and 14.

Isolated light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds reaching 30 to 50 kmph is possible over East India between March 9 and 11.

Light isolated rain and thunderstorms may occur over West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh on March 9 and 10.

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Mahesh Palawat
Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change
Mr. Palawat, Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change, is a former Air Force boxer and a passionate weather enthusiast. Dedicated to tracking and predicting weather for the benefit of farmers and the general public, he has been an integral part of Skymet since its inception.
FAQ

Jammu & Kashmir may see activity from March 9, increasing between March 10 and 12. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand may see rain and snowfall between March 10 and 14.

Parts of East India may experience light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and strong winds between March 9 and 11.

Clear skies and lack of strong weather systems over the plains have allowed both minimum and maximum temperatures to rise significantly above normal.

Disclaimer: This content is based on meteorological interpretation and climatological datasets assessed by Skymet’s forecasting team. While we strive to maintain scientific accuracy, weather patterns may evolve due to dynamic atmospheric conditions. This assessment is intended for informational purposes and should not be considered an absolute or guaranteed prediction.

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