Wed Dec 04 01:30:00 UTC 2024: ## IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall in Coastal Karnataka, Western Disturbance to Affect North India

**New Delhi, December 4:** The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in coastal Karnataka and surrounding areas over the next few days due to a low-pressure area over the east-central Arabian Sea and coastal Karnataka. This system is expected to move west-northwest over the next two days, intensifying for the next 24 hours before gradually weakening.

Additionally, a new western disturbance is predicted to affect the western Himalayan region from December 7 and the northwest plains of India from December 8. This will likely bring light to moderate rain and snowfall to the western Himalayas from December 7-9. Northwest India can expect light to moderate rain in some areas on December 8.

The IMD also anticipates rainfall in northern Kerala, Tamil Nadu, coastal Karnataka, and Lakshadweep. These regions can expect a sharp change in weather conditions following the rainfall.

Minimum temperatures are predicted to range from 10-15℃ in the northwest plains, and 15-20℃ in central India, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and eastern India. Maharashtra may experience temperatures 5℃ above normal, while Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim could see temperatures 1-3℃ below normal. Bhatinda, Punjab recorded the lowest temperature at 8.0℃.

Minimum temperatures across northwest, central, and eastern India, as well as Maharashtra, are expected to remain relatively stable for the next two days before a 2-4℃ drop over the following three days. Gujarat is predicted to see a 2-3℃ increase over the next three days, followed by a 3-4℃ decrease.

The IMD forecasts clear skies for the next 3-4 days, with morning and night fog expected.

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