IMD Rain Alert: According to IMD, there will be snowfall in the mountains for the next five days and there may be severe cold in the plains. At the same time, the temperature will remain stable in some states of North India, but the effect of fog will be seen in the morning.
IMD Rain Alert: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a major change in the weather in the next few days in entire North India including Delhi-NCR. According to the IMD, two new western disturbances are becoming active, whose effect will be seen in the hilly and plain areas. There is a possibility of rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on January 22 and 23.
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Dr. Naresh Kumar has given information about the effect of two active western disturbances in North India. He told about the possibility of rain, snowfall and fog in the coming days. There is a possibility of rain and snowfall in the Western Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in the next five days. On January 22 and 23, light rain may occur in Punjab, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR and northern Rajasthan.
Fog situation
Dense and very dense fog will prevail in Punjab, Haryana, North Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for 2-3 days. There will be light to moderate fog in Delhi-NCR. The morning temperature in Delhi-NCR will be normal and there will be no cold wave. At the same time, the temperature will remain stable in North India, but the effect of fog will be seen in the morning. Fog will be dense in many areas in the morning, where visibility may be limited to 50-200 meters.
Update in the context of Mahakumbh
On the question asked due to Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Naresh Kumar clarified that no alert has been issued. The weather will be normal, although there is a possibility of dense fog in the morning. Those participating in the Mahakumbh have been advised to be cautious in the morning due to fog.
Please note that rail and air services may be affected due to fog. Drivers have been advised to be cautious during morning and night hours. Tourists and locals traveling in hilly areas have been advised to be cautious. It is important to be cautious in these states of North India due to change in weather for the next 2-3 days.