India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple alerts as weather systems, including a Western Disturbance and cyclonic circulations, bring widespread rainfall, snowfall, and dense fog to various parts of the country. Northwest India will experience heavy snowfall in the Himalayan regions and thunderstorms in the plains, while dense fog and cold wave conditions persist across central, eastern, and northeastern states. Here are the details
Western Disturbance and Rainfall Forecast
A Western Disturbance is currently active, accompanied by an embedded cyclonic circulation over Afghanistan and neighboring areas. This system, along with an induced cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan and adjoining Pakistan, is expected to impact weather conditions as follows:
|
Region |
Rainfall/Snowfall |
Period |
|
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad |
Widespread light to moderate rainfall; isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall. |
January 5–6 |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
Widespread light to moderate rainfall; isolated heavy snowfall. |
January 5–6 |
|
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh |
Isolated rainfall with thunderstorm activity. |
January 5–6 |
|
Northwest Uttar Pradesh |
Isolated rainfall with thunderstorm activity. |
January 6 |
|
Scattered rainfall/snowfall. |
January 6 |
|
|
Northeastern states |
Light to moderate rainfall. |
January 7–8 |
Additionally, a fresh Western Disturbance is expected to influence northwest India between January 10–12, with light rainfall predicted for January 10.
Temperature and Cold Weather Warnings
The IMD has issued an alert for sharp temperature drops, cold wave conditions, and dense fog in multiple regions. Residents are advised to prepare for severe cold days and reduced visibility during early mornings and nights. Stay updated and take necessary precautions.
|
Region |
Temperature Trends |
Cold Wave/Day Warnings |
|
Western Himalayan region |
Gradual rise in minimum temperatures by 3–5°C (next 3 days); fall by 2–3°C thereafter. |
Cold day conditions in Himachal Pradesh (Jan 6–7). |
|
Northwest India |
Gradual rise in minimum temperatures by 2–4°C (next 3 days); fall by 2–3°C thereafter. |
Cold wave in isolated pockets of Telangana (Jan 5). |
|
Central & East India |
Gradual rise in minimum temperatures by 2–4°C (next 3 days); fall by ~2°C thereafter. |
Cold day in Bihar (Jan 5). |
|
Maharashtra & Gujarat |
No significant temperature change for 48 hours; fall by 2–3°C thereafter. |
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Dense Fog Advisory
Dense to very dense fog is expected in isolated areas during night and early morning hours across several regions:
|
Region |
Duration |
|
Madhya Pradesh, Bihar |
Till January 6 |
|
Uttarakhand, Odisha |
Till January 5 |
|
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi |
January 5, 7 |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
January 5, 7–9 |
|
Rajasthan |
January 6–7 |
|
Assam, Meghalaya |
Till January 6 |
|
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Till January 7 |
Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast
Delhi/NCR will witness partly cloudy skies, dense to moderate fog, and occasional light rain over the coming days. Visibility may be impacted, especially during morning and evening hours. Residents are advised to stay cautious of smog and fog-related disruptions and plan accordingly.
|
Date |
Weather |
Wind Direction/Speed |
Fog/Smog Conditions |
|
January 5, 2025 |
Partly cloudy sky. |
Southeast, 4–10 km/h |
Dense fog in a few places (morning); shallow fog (evening/night). |
|
January 6, 2025 |
Generally cloudy; light rain possible. |
Southeast, 6–12 km/h |
Moderate fog in isolated places (morning); shallow fog (evening/night). |
|
January 7, 2025 |
Mainly clear sky. |
Northwest, 8–12 km/h |
Moderate fog in isolated places (morning); shallow fog (evening/night). |
Residents are advised to stay updated on local weather forecasts, dress warmly to combat cold wave conditions, and exercise caution while traveling due to dense fog in several regions. Prepare for possible disruptions and ensure safety during adverse weather events.
