The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for a heatwave in Mumbai and surrounding regions on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to IMD Mumbai, "A yellow warning has been issued as maximum temperatures are expected to reach 37-38 degrees Celsius, which is nearly 5 degrees above normal for February."
The IMD has also predicted a gradual rise in minimum temperatures across Northwest India. Over the next four days, minimum temperatures could increase by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, before dropping by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius later.
Rising temperatures across India
In the plains of Northwest India, a gradual rise in maximum temperatures is expected over the next 24 hours, with an increase of 2 degrees Celsius, followed by a drop of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius.
For Central India and Gujarat, no significant temperature changes are expected today, but a gradual rise of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius is anticipated in the coming days.
Additionally, hot and humid conditions may develop in isolated pockets of Konkan, Goa, and coastal Karnataka until February 28.
Fresh snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh
Meanwhile, in contrast to the rising temperatures in the west, Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir received a fresh spell of snowfall on February 20.
The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has predicted rain and snow at several locations in the region between February 26 and 28.
Temperatures in Srinagar were recorded at 4.8 degrees Celsius, while Gulmarg registered a low of minus 1 degree Celsius.
Tourists rejoice as Himachal Pradesh sees snowfall
The upper regions of Himachal Pradesh, including the popular hill station Kufri, have witnessed continuous snowfall over the past 24 hours.
The fresh snowfall has delighted tourists and provided a much-needed boost to local tourism and agriculture. Tourism operators and orchardists in the region are hoping for more snow to improve business and agricultural conditions.
With heatwave warnings in Mumbai and snowfall in the north, India is witnessing contrasting weather conditions across different regions.