Daily Weather Update for India, March 28: Forecast and Regional Conditions

By: Mahesh Palawat | Edited By: Arti Kumari
Mar 27, 2026, 11:30 AM
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Key Takeaways:

  • Active Western Disturbance influencing weather over Northwest India
  • Multiple cyclonic circulations driving widespread rain across regions
  • Rain and thunderstorms to persist over North, East, and Northeast India
  • Snowfall expected over Western Himalayas on March 28–29

Weather systems over the country

A Western Disturbance, as a cyclonic circulation, is over Jammu and adjoining areas between 3.1 and 5.8 km above mean sea level.

A cyclonic circulation is over West Rajasthan and central Pakistan, extending up to 1.5 km above mean sea level.

Another cyclonic circulation is over Northeast Assam.

A cyclonic circulation is over North Odisha and adjoining areas at 0.9 km above mean sea level.

A trough extends from Marathwada to South Interior Karnataka across North Interior Karnataka at lower levels.

A fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect Northwest India from the night of March 28.

Weather activity during the last 24 hours

During the last 24 hours, light to moderate rain occurred over Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, coastal Odisha, Jammu & Kashmir, and North Rajasthan.

Light rain and thunderstorms with strong winds occurred over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.

Isolated light rain occurred over Interior Karnataka, Vidarbha, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and South Madhya Maharashtra.

Weather activity during the next 24 hours:

During the next 24 hours, light to moderate rain is possible over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Odisha.

Isolated rain and thunderstorms may occur over parts of Delhi, Northeast Madhya Pradesh, North Chhattisgarh, and Kerala.

Light to moderate rain and snowfall are possible over Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on March 28 and 29.

Light to moderate rain is possible over parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan on March 28.

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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

Yes, rain and thunderstorms are likely across parts of North India, including Delhi, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.

Yes, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand may receive rain and snowfall on March 28–29.

Northeast India, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and parts of East and Central India are likely to see consistent rainfall activity.

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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