Frequent western disturbances causing extreme weather in hilly states: Scientists

Frequent western disturbances causing extreme weather in hilly states: Scientists

The changing pattern of western disturbances has caused heavy rainfall in Himalayan states, making them vulnerable to climate change, while the systems have prevented prolonged heatwaves in the northwestern plains, according to meteorologists.

Rising heat, western disturbances fueling extreme weather in Himalayas

Following heavy rains and thunderstorms, flash floods and landslides wreaked havoc in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir last week. Parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand also recorded heavy rains, triggering flash flooding and landslides earlier in the month.  According to meteorologists, the passage of back-to-back Western Disturbances (WD) has led to heavy rainfall spells […] The post Rising heat, western disturbances fueling extreme weath…