Weather Today (19 March 2026):A notable shift in the weather is being witnessed across India as March progresses. Sudden rains and dust storms, accompanied by increased temperatures are being felt across big and small cities. The India Meteorological Department has marked this shift in the weather, indicating that the transition from spring to early summer has already begun.
Will it Rain or Snow in the Hills?
An increase in height, especially in Jammu and Kashmir, can experience light snowfall at higher altitudes and scattered rain in the lower regions. Western disturbances remain active, leading to a noticeable change in the weather.
Delhi-NCR Weather Today
Minimum: 20°C | Maximum: 33°C
In Delhi NCR, conditions remain unstable after recent storms. Gusty winds and isolated rain may continue and though skies are expected to clear gradually.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi for March 18–20, warning residents about possible weather disruptions. The alert indicates light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds of 30–50 kmph in the afternoons and evenings.
Chennai Weather Today
Minimum: 26°C | Maximum: 34°C
In Chennai, the weather stays largely warm and humid. No major rain is expected with coastal humidity dominating.
Mumbai Weather Today
Minimum: 26°C | Maximum: 28°C
In Mumbai, a stable pattern continues. Sea breeze keeps temperatures steady and though humidity remains high.
Hyderabad Weather Today
Minimum: 21°C | Maximum: 33°C
In Hyderabad, temperatures are climbing steadily and clear skies with dry heat conditions are likely.
Karnataka Weather Today
Minimum: 20°C | Maximum: 32°C
Pleasant mornings but warmer afternoons with no major rainfall signals.
Uttar Pradesh Weather Today
Minimum: 22°C | Maximum: 37°C
Dry heat is intensifying, marking early summer conditions.
Rajasthan Weather Today
Minimum: 19°C | Maximum: 32°C
Clear skies and rising daytime heat dominate.
Jammu and Kashmir Weather Today
Minimum: 1°C | Maximum: 5°C
Cold conditions persist with chances of light rain or snow.
Punjab Weather Today
Minimum: 16°C | Maximum: 27°C
Mild and partly cloudy with cooler evenings.
Ahmedabad Weather Today
Minimum: 21°C | Maximum: 37°C
Dry and hot with noticeable wind activity.
City-Wise Sunset & Sunrise Timing
|
City |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
|
Delhi |
06:27 AM |
06:30 PM |
|
Mumbai |
06:44 AM |
06:48 PM |
|
Chennai |
06:10 AM |
06:13 PM |
|
Kolkata |
05:52 AM |
05:55 PM |
|
Hyderabad |
06:22 AM |
06:26 PM |
|
Ahmedabad |
06:46 AM |
06:49 PM |
|
Jaipur |
06:33 AM |
06:36 PM |
Key State Capitals Weather Today
|
State / UT |
Capital |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Weather Conditions |
|
Andhra Pradesh |
Amaravati |
25°C |
36°C |
Sunny |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Itanagar |
18°C |
29°C |
Partly Cloudy |
|
Assam |
Dispur |
20°C |
31°C |
Cloudy |
|
Bihar |
Patna |
22°C |
34°C |
Warm, Clear |
|
Chhattisgarh |
Raipur |
23°C |
36°C |
Sunny |
|
Goa |
Panaji |
25°C |
32°C |
Humid, Clear |
|
Gujarat |
Gandhinagar |
21°C |
37°C |
Hot, Dry |
|
Haryana |
Chandigarh |
16°C |
27°C |
Mild, Partly Cloudy |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
Shimla |
10°C |
20°C |
Cool, Cloudy |
|
Jharkhand |
Ranchi |
21°C |
33°C |
Partly Cloudy |
|
Karnataka |
Bengaluru |
20°C |
32°C |
Pleasant |
|
Kerala |
Thiruvananthapuram |
25°C |
33°C |
Humid, Cloudy |
|
Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal |
22°C |
35°C |
Sunny |
|
Maharashtra |
Mumbai |
26°C |
28°C |
Humid |
|
Manipur |
Imphal |
19°C |
30°C |
Cloudy |
|
Meghalaya |
Shillong |
17°C |
26°C |
Cloudy |
|
Mizoram |
Aizawl |
18°C |
28°C |
Partly Cloudy |
|
Nagaland |
Kohima |
18°C |
27°C |
Cloudy |
|
Odisha |
Bhubaneswar |
24°C |
35°C |
Sunny |
|
Punjab |
Chandigarh |
16°C |
27°C |
Mild |
|
Rajasthan |
Jaipur |
19°C |
32°C |
Dry, Clear |
|
Sikkim |
Gangtok |
12°C |
22°C |
Cool, Cloudy |
|
Tamil Nadu |
Chennai |
26°C |
34°C |
Warm, Humid |
|
Telangana |
Hyderabad |
21°C |
33°C |
Sunny |
|
Tripura |
Agartala |
22°C |
32°C |
Cloudy |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
Lucknow |
22°C |
37°C |
Hot, Dry |
|
Uttarakhand |
Dehradun |
18°C |
28°C |
Pleasant |
|
West Bengal |
Kolkata |
24°C |
33°C |
Humid |
How Will Rising Temperatures Impact?
With several cities already touching 35–37°C, early heat exposure may affect health, agriculture and power demand. Urban areas could see increased electricity usage while farmers may face moisture stress in crops.
Delhi’s Air Quality Today – March 19, 2026
Air quality in Delhi remains in the “poor” category with AQI hovering around 232 before recent rainfall. Weather systems are expected to improve conditions slightly in the coming days.
Major Cities Air Quality Across India
|
City |
AQI Level |
Category |
|
Delhi |
232 |
Poor |
|
Mumbai |
120 |
Moderate |
|
Kolkata |
140 |
Moderate |
|
Chennai |
95 |
Satisfactory |
|
Bengaluru |
88 |
Satisfactory |
AQI Scale Guide:
- 0–50: Good
- 51–100: Satisfactory
- 101–200: Moderate
- 201–300: Poor
- 301+: Very Poor / Severe
FAQ’s: Weather Today Update
Are there any travel or safety warnings?
Yes, strong winds and storms in northern India may disrupt travel briefly.
Will temperatures rise across the country?
Yes, most regions are moving toward early summer heat.
Will there be any rain today?
Rain is likely in parts of North India due to western disturbances.
Where will it snow today?
Higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir may see light snowfall.
Is air quality improving?
Slight improvement is expected after recent rainfall in northern regions.
Disclaimer: Weather forecasts are for guidance only. Conditions may change rapidly. Always check local authorities for emergencies and travel alerts.