Rain, hail, strong winds to batter 7 states
What's the story
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of severe weather conditions in seven states over the next 24 hours. The IMD has predicted rain, hail, and strong winds with speeds reaching up to 40km per hour. Eastern Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana are likely to be affected by these weather changes.
Regional update
Weather conditions in Delhi, UP, and NCR
Meanwhile, the national capital region (NCR) is likely to remain clear and dry in the coming days. However, temperatures are expected to rise gradually. In Uttar Pradesh, weather conditions will remain stable with little chance of rain. The Western and Terai regions may experience cold mornings with light fog, while temperatures could dip slightly in some districts.
Regional forecast
Weather forecast for Bihar, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Haryana
Bihar is likely to remain dry over the next 24 hours with minimal chances of rain. Jharkhand may witness fog and light cloud cover in some districts along with possible light rain or drizzle in certain areas. Punjab and Haryana will also continue to experience dry weather, although dense fog may affect visibility during mornings. Himachal Pradesh is expected to witness rain and snowfall on February 26 and 27. Higher-altitude regions in Jammu and Kashmir may see snowfall.
Regional activity
Active weather likely in southern districts of Tamil Nadu
The southern districts of Tamil Nadu will continue to enjoy active weather, with light to moderate rainfall forecast until March 1. Shivalogam, Kuzhithurai, and Surulakod are all likely to see intermittent rains. Coastal regions will feel humid, resulting in a muggy atmosphere. Chennai is expected to be warm and humid with maximum temperatures around 30°C.