Pre-monsoon showers are expected to arrive earlier than normal, lashing most parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Delhi, UP, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and eastern parts of the country
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), due to a fresh western disturbance, rain or snowfall can be witnessed in the western Himalayan region between February 8 and 10.
For Indian farmers battling climate change, irregular weather conditions are a further blow to a sector where poverty is widespread. A private forecasting agency is helping farmers with customized weather predictions.