Western disturbance to bring rain, snow to north India this week

A western disturbance system is set to become active across northern India during the middle of this week, bringing a significant shift in weather patterns across the region.

According to meteorological forecasts, the weather system will remain active between November 12 and 14. The disturbance is expected to trigger rainfall in plains and foothill areas including Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana, while higher altitude regions are likely to experience snowfall.

Higher elevation zones across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir are anticipated to see significant snow, particularly in mountainous areas. The system may also produce heavy downpours and thunderstorms at isolated locations across the affected regions.

The western disturbance marks a transition in weather conditions for northern India as the region moves deeper into the post-monsoon season. Such systems typically bring cooler temperatures and increased precipitation to the northern plains and mountain states during this period of the year.