Update on Strong Wind

UPDATE ON STRONG WIND

Date and time of issue: 9th December, 5:00 PM

Wind gusts are expected in the pre and post monsoon season in the months of March-May and Oct-Dec owing to the change in wind direction.

There is a strong western disturbances prevailing over the foothills of Himalayas, including Bhutan. This western disturbance usually occurs at this time of the year after the withdrawal of the South-West Monsoon. NCHM started to issue wind alerts on Saturday the 7th of December 2024. However, the magnitude of the wind drastically increased today and it is expected to continue for the next three days.

Updates will be issued if there are significant changes in the forecast.
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