Chandigarh, December 23, 2024: A marked shift in the weather occurred in Haryana on Monday morning, as rainfall began in areas like Hisar and Rohtak, signaling a sudden change. This weather change, arriving in the second half of December, is expected to bring advantages for local crops, with mustard and wheat standing to benefit the most.
The rain in the morning was accompanied by an onset of fog, which had previously been absent. The Meteorological Department predicts that the fog will grow more intense as the rain continues, contributing to a considerable drop in temperature. The temperatures in the state are likely to continue to fall as the day progresses.
The change in weather is a result of a Western Disturbance that became active on Sunday night. This disturbance created a low-pressure system over South Punjab and North Rajasthan, drawing moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea. As a consequence, rainfall, along with strong winds and thunderstorms, is expected to impact 50 percent of Haryana, NCR, and Delhi. The possibility of isolated hailstorms remains.
The rain will last until Tuesday morning, according to meteorological predictions.
Additionally, another Western Disturbance will take effect on December 26, affecting the northern and southern parts of Haryana. The disturbance is expected to cause heavy snowfall in the northern hill regions, further increasing the cold wave conditions expected in the coming days.
While these weather changes offer benefits to agriculture, especially in terms of crop growth, the dropping temperatures and fog could lead to challenges across the region in other sectors.
