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Summer Delayed? The 1,000 km "Rain Band" Shaking Up India’s Weather

India Weather News: While India usually prepares for a heatwave in late March, a rare and massive weather phenomenon is unfolding. A 1,000-kilometre-long "linear" Western Disturbance has formed, stretching all the way from Afghanistan, through Pakistan, and deep into the heart ...

of India.

In this video, we break down:

The "Straight Trough" Anomaly: Why this system is shaped differently than standard winter cyclones.
The 1,000km Rain Band: How moisture from the Mediterranean and Arabian Sea is fueling thunderstorms, hailstorms, and 80kmph winds.
The Impact: From 25°C days in Delhi to heavy snow in the Himalayas and unseasonal rain in South India.
Climate Shift: Why these late-season disturbances are becoming more frequent and what it means for our changing seasons.
Stay tuned for the Delhi-NCR forecast and the update on the "fresh" disturbance arriving on March 22.

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