IMD Issues Weather Alert for 14 States Amidst Cyclonic Storm and Western Disturbance

The India Meteorological Department has issued a <b>weather alert</b> for 14 states and union territories, predicting light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms starting November 15. A new <b>Western Disturbance</b> is expected to bring snowfall to higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu-Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. Meanwhile, plains including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan may experience scattered showers. Authorities have issued a <b>yellow alert</b> for parts of Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, warning of gusty winds reaching 40 kmph and potential lightning strikes. Additionally, a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal raises concerns of a cyclonic storm, while dense fog is expected in parts of Western Uttar Pradesh by late night.