New Delhi: Winter has broken records in most parts of the country. The cold is so intense that temperatures have dropped below freezing in many places. Small and large lakes in the mountains of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand have frozen over. Dense fog has enveloped various parts of the country, including Delhi-NCR, disrupting normal life.
Many villages, towns, and cities are shrouded in fog. There is little chance of relief from the dense fog in Noida, Ghaziabad, and most parts of Haryana and Bihar anytime soon. Rainfall is also being recorded in some parts of South India.
Read More: JAC Class 10th Admit Card 2026 – Jharkhand Board Matric Hall Ticket Download at jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
Due to an active Western Disturbance, some areas of North and Central India may experience rainfall. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain warning for several states. Details about the weather in different regions can be found below.
Western Disturbance to bring clouds and rain
According to the Meteorological Department, a new Western Disturbance is likely to become active. It is continuously intensifying in the Himalayan region, and its effects are expected to extend to Pakistan and Afghanistan. This could lead to heavy rain and snowfall in higher altitudes on January 23rd. Therefore, the spell of rain may continue from January 22nd to 24th.
The IMD has predicted thunderstorms and rain in several areas of Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, as well as Western Uttar Pradesh. Given the possibility of lightning strikes in some areas, people are advised to stay indoors.
Delhi Weather
According to the IMD, the minimum temperature in the national capital Delhi is expected to rise from 6-8 degrees Celsius on the morning of January 19th to 9-11 degrees Celsius by January 23rd-24th. The maximum temperature is also expected to rise from 22-23 degrees Celsius to 24-26 degrees Celsius in the evening. In addition, light rain is expected in Delhi-NCR on January 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. Rainis expected in several places, including Uttar Pradesh.
According to the IMD (India Meteorological Department), light to moderate rainfall is expected in Uttarakhand on January 19th and 22nd. Snowfall is also likely in the region. Heavy rainfall is predicted in some areas on January 23rd and 24th. Between January 22nd and 24th, heavy rainfall is expected to continue in many parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Uttarakhand Weather
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for thunderstorms and rain in Uttarakhand on January 23rd and 24th, and also for Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Rajasthan. Rain is also expected in parts of South India, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Mahe, Karaikal, and coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
