Holi festivities coincide with shifting weather patterns nationwide, as IMD’s March 5 update highlights regional extremes. From urban heat traps to alpine snowfalls, here’s what to expect.
Delhi’s early March warmup accelerates, with intense afternoon sunshine amplifying warmth. A silver lining: brisk 10-15 kmph winds midday to scatter smog, improving AQI markedly. Cooler starts and ends to the day contrast the midday blaze.
Uttar Pradesh districts—Lucknow at 32°C/17°C, alongside Kanpur, Bareilly, Agra, Mathura, Gorakhpur, Banda—see maxima over 30°C, testing endurance amid festivities.
Bihar’s clear weather fuels rising heat; Banka hit 33.6°C lately, Patna and Gaya following suit. Expect 1-4°C surges in 48 hours, nearing 36°C+ soon.
Relief graces Jharkhand’s northeast—Deoghar, Godda, Dumka cooling to 32°C from 35°C—while southern parts linger at 17°C mins.
Punjab, Haryana: standard fair weather, mild rises. Rajasthan, MP: cloudy spells, light rain chances. Gujarat, Maharashtra: warmer than usual days.
South’s swelter peaks at 32-37°C in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh; Kerala warns against noon heat exposure.
Western Disturbance revives Himachal from March 7, bringing snow-rain to high altitudes in Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Kullu for days. Uttarakhand preps for immediate rain.