Weather update and forecast for December 12 across India
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- A western disturbance and cyclonic circulation continue to influence weather over parts of India.
- Light to moderate rain is expected over Tamil Nadu and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Western Himalayas may receive light rain and snowfall from December 13th.
- Dense to moderate fog will impact parts of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, and Northeast India.
The weather system over the country:
A western disturbance is seen as a trough in westerly winds with its axis at 5.8 km above mean sea level, running roughly along longitude 89°E and latitude 23°N.
A fresh feeble western disturbance is likely to approach the western Himalayas on December 13th.
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The sub-tropical jet stream, with core winds of around 120 knots at 12.6 km above mean sea level, is prevailing over the plains of east and northeast India.
A cyclonic circulation is present over south Bangladesh.
Weather Activity in the last 24 hours:
During the last 24 hours, light rain occurred over coastal Tamil Nadu.
Dense fog occurred over parts of west Uttar Pradesh.
Moderate fog was observed in parts of Punjab and isolated pockets of Bihar and east Uttar Pradesh.
Shallow fog occurred in Northeast India and isolated pockets of Bihar, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.
Forecast for the next 24 hours:
During the next 24 hours, light rain with one or two moderate spells may occur over Tamil Nadu and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Light rain and snowfall are possible over the western Himalayas from December 13th.
Dense fog may occur in isolated pockets of Northeast India.
Shallow to moderate fog is possible in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Bihar.
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