Key Takeaways
- Dense fog to hit North India Tuesday morning, severely reducing visibility.
- Snowfall and rain forecast for Western Himalayan states, including Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
- Cold wave to intensify; temperatures to drop by 2-4°C in Northwest India over next few days.
- IMD issues 5-day warnings, advises public to stay warm and travel cautiously.
North India braces for a sharp temperature drop on Tuesday, with dense fog, snowfall, and a biting chill set to grip the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a multi-day warning, forecasting severe weather disruptions.
Dense Fog Alert for Plains
The IMD predicts dense to very dense fog on Tuesday morning over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. Visibility may plunge below 50 metres in isolated areas, significantly impacting road and rail traffic. Commuters are advised to exercise extreme caution.
Snowfall in the Himalayas
The Western Himalayan Region, including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, is likely to see light to moderate rainfall and snowfall at many places. Isolated heavy snowfall is predicted for Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, and Himachal Pradesh.
Intensifying Cold Wave
Cold wave conditions are expected to strengthen. Minimum temperatures are likely to fall by 2-4°C over many parts of Northwest India during the next 3-4 days. For the rest of the country, no significant temperature change is expected for the next five days.
Rain in Southern States
Separately, the IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall at a few places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep. Isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
In response to these conditions, the IMD has issued warnings for the next five days. The department has advised the public to stay warm and take all necessary precautions while travelling.
