Cold to Intensify in North India: Rain, Fog and Temperature Alert Issued

Weather conditions are expected to show varied patterns across different parts of the country in the coming days. While South India is likely to witness light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places, North India is expected to experience a further intensification of cold conditions. States such as Punjab, Haryana weather, and Delhi may record a drop in minimum temperatures, whereas central and western India could see a gradual rise in temperatures, bringing slight relief from the cold.

Rainfall and Thunderstorm Alert:

Between January 9 and January 11, 2026, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is very likely at isolated places over Tamil Nadu and Kerala, including Mahe. In Tamil Nadu, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at some locations on January 9 and 10, while isolated heavy rainfall may occur on January 11. Similarly, Kerala and Mahe may also experience heavy rainfall at isolated places on January 10, 2026.

Cold to Intensify in North India, Relief Likely in Central and Western Regions:

1. Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi may witness a drop of 2–3°C in minimum temperatures over the next 24 hours, after which temperatures are expected to remain largely stable for the following four days.
2. Over central India, minimum temperatures are likely to rise gradually by 2–3°C over the next two days, with no major change thereafter for the next three days.
3. Eastern India is expected to see no significant change in minimum temperatures for the next three days, followed by a slight rise of around 2°C over the subsequent two days.
4. Maharashtra, minimum temperatures may increase by 2–3°C over the next three days.
5. Gujarat is likely to see no major change in minimum temperatures for the next three days, followed by a gradual rise of 2–3°C over the subsequent three days.
6. No significant change in minimum temperatures is expected over the remaining parts of the country.

Cold Conditions to Intensify in Delhi:

Over the next two to three days, minimum temperatures across Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi may drop further by 2–3°C. While central and eastern India may not see much change initially, a slight rise in temperatures is likely later.

Delhi and the NCR, weather conditions are expected to remain cold and foggy between January 6 and January 9. Maximum temperatures may range between 13°C and 18°C, while minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 5°C to 8°C. The cold is expected to be felt more intensely in Delhi on January 8.

Dense Fog and Cold Wave Warning:

Dense fog is likely during morning hours over Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh on January 8 and 9, while Uttar Pradesh may experience dense fog during both morning and night hours on January 8, followed by the possibility of cold wave conditions at isolated places over the next five days.

East Rajasthan, dense to very dense fog is expected during morning and night hours on January 8 and 9, continuing at isolated places over the following four days. West Rajasthan may experience dense to very dense fog over the next two days. Additionally, dense fog may be observed over Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura until January 10.

FAQ – Cold to Intensify in North India:

Q1. Why is cold intensifying in North India?
Due to falling minimum temperatures and persistent cold winds.

Q2. Which states will be most affected by cold?
Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.

Q3. Will Delhi experience a cold wave?
Cold conditions will intensify, with fog and low temperatures, especially around January 8.

Q4. Where is heavy rainfall expected?
Tamil Nadu and Kerala between January 9 and 11.

Q5. How will this weather impact farmers?
Cold may affect crops in North India, while rainfall could impact harvesting in the South.