Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:15am on 19 Mar 2026,Thursday Weather & Environment
A rare western disturbance is affecting North India with an unusual straight rain band stretching nearly 1,000 km across Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Such systems usually form curved troughs, but this one has a straight low-pressure line. Experts say this shape can lead to strong thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds. Several regions are already seeing these conditions. The system has also brought relief from early heat. Temperatures in cities like Delhi have dropped by 3 to 7 degrees. The India Meteorological Department said “moderate to heavy rainfall with lightning and gusty winds” will continue till March 20. (PC: India Today)
