March’s first week delivers a meteorological mixed bag: sweltering plains versus rainy hills. Delhi-NCR battles dust storms and soaring mercury post-Holi, streets deserted under harsh sun. IMD’s outlook signals tougher days ahead for heat-prone zones, relief pockets elsewhere.
Capital’s air turned arid with 40 km/h gusts, dust clouds reducing sightlines and choking quality. March 6-11 highs to 36°C, mins 19°C—warm nights incoming. Spring’s exit feels premature, challenging daily routines.
UP’s heat graph spikes: +3-5°C next three days. Meerut-Saharanpur-Agra-Mathura at 32-35°C; Noida-Ghaziabad 32°C today; Lucknow sunny hot; Gorakhpur-Ayodhya-Deoria-Basti-Etawah to 40°C. Statewide escalation underway.
Rajasthan simmers at elevated levels—Barmer’s 38.4°C leads nation, anomalies 4-8°C. West Rajasthan nears heatwave per Jaipur alert. MP-Rajasthan borders forecast 40°C, extending discomfort.
Bihar’s plot thickens: March 10-11 storm alert for north—Araria, Kishanganj, Saharsa etc. face rain, gale, lightning under yellow watch. Disturbance + bay moisture fuels change.
Himalayan respite via weak system: J&K light rain/snow March 5-11, thunder after 7; Himachal March 7-11 drizzle; Uttarakhand March 8-11. 4-6°C drop keeps highlands cool.
Punjab-Haryana dry hot, +4-6°C with loo feels. Gujarat short cool spell, then rise; Maharashtra interiors warmer, Konkan-Goa intense sun.
Dominant trend: 4-6°C surplus, northwest-central hardest hit. Hydrate plenty, opt cotton—beat this early heat surge smartly.