Weather conditions across the country are turning challenging once again. According to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several parts of North India, including Delhi-NCR, are likely to experience dense to very dense fog, cold wave conditions, and spells of rain and snowfall. Weather alerts have been issued for some regions till January 20, raising concerns about disruptions to daily life, road traffic, and transportation services. The IMD has advised people to remain cautious and take necessary precautions.
As per the IMD, dense to very dense fog is expected during morning hours over Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi till January 16. In some areas, foggy conditions may persist till January 20.
Western Uttar Pradesh may witness dense fog till January 19, while parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh could experience fog between January 17 and 20. Morning fog is also likely in parts of Jammu region, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, and Meghalaya.
The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall along with snowfall over Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand between January 16 and 19.
Meanwhile, light rainfall is likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Uttar Pradesh on January 18 and 19.
According to the IMD, there is no significant change expected in minimum temperatures across northwest India over the next 48 hours. However, temperatures may gradually rise by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius over the subsequent five days.
Maharashtra, minimum temperatures are likely to remain stable over the next 24 hours, followed by a drop of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius and a gradual rise thereafter. Gujarat is also expected to see no major temperature change over the next 48 hours, with a slight increase later. No significant change in minimum temperatures is anticipated in the rest of the country.
Cold day conditions are likely in isolated pockets of Uttarakhand on January 14.
Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh may experience cold wave to severe cold wave conditions on January 14 and 15, with cold wave conditions possibly continuing at some locations on January 16.
Additionally, parts of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, western Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha are under cold wave warning between January 14 and 16.
FAQs:
Q1. Till when is the IMD fog alert issued for Delhi-NCR?
The fog alert for Delhi-NCR is issued till January 16, with isolated areas affected till January 20.
Q2. Which states will experience snowfall this week?
Snowfall is expected in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand between January 16 and 19.
Q3. Will temperatures rise after the cold wave?
Yes, IMD predicts a gradual rise of 3–5°C in minimum temperatures after the next 48 hours.
Q4. Which states are under severe cold wave warning?
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, parts of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, western UP, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
Q5. Why are weather updates important for farmers and traders?
Accurate weather forecasts help in planning crops, transport, and market activities platforms like Khetivyapar provide timely insights.
