Fresh Western Disturbance to Bring Snow, Rain, and Biting Cold on Republic Day
A fresh western disturbance is set to hit India, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures, widespread rain, and snow on Republic Day, January 26. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for severe cold wave conditions, dense fog, and isolated heavy rainfall across northern and southern states.
Key Weather Impacts
- Republic Day Chill: A fresh western disturbance will affect the western Himalayan region from January 26.
- Northern Plains: Dense fog and severe cold wave conditions expected in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Himalayan States: Isolated heavy rainfall and snow very likely in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- Southern Coast: Light to moderate rainfall predicted for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Lakshadweep over the next five days.
Detailed Regional Forecast
North India: The IMD forecasts light to moderate rainfall over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and West Uttar Pradesh on January 25. Dense to very dense fog is expected in morning hours over these regions for the next two days. Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are likely in some pockets over Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh during the next 24 hours.
Himalayan Region: Isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
South India: Light to moderate rainfall is very likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep during the next five days. Isolated heavy rainfall is also predicted over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on January 25 and 26.
Northeast India: The weather agency has forecast dense fog in the morning hours over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura during the next two days.
Residents are advised to prepare for travel disruptions, low visibility, and biting cold conditions, especially during morning hours. Stay updated with the latest for your region.
