Chandigarh: Cold conditions triggered by snowfall in the hill states and icy winds are now clearly impacting the plains, with temperatures dipping once again across large parts of North India, including Delhi-NCR. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense fog in several regions on Wednesday, along with warnings of rain and hailstorms in parts of the northern belt.
In Delhi-NCR, dense fog is expected during the early morning hours, which may disrupt road and rail movement due to reduced visibility. Keeping this in view, the IMD has issued a yellow alert and advised commuters to remain cautious. As the day progresses, weather conditions are likely to improve, though cold winds from the Himalayan region may lead to a further drop in temperatures. The minimum temperature in the capital is expected to hover around 9 degrees Celsius.
Weather conditions in Uttar Pradesh are likely to remain unstable, with the IMD issuing warnings for rain and hailstorms in several districts across both eastern and western parts of the state. Areas such as Agra, Moradabad and nearby regions may witness heavy rainfall accompanied by hail, prompting authorities to advise farmers to stay alert to protect standing crops.
Bihar is expected to remain dry for now, but cold conditions are set to persist. Dense fog is likely in many parts of the state, while cold winds may keep temperatures below normal levels. Meteorological officials have indicated that the cold wave may continue in the coming days.
In Haryana and Punjab, a shift in weather patterns is anticipated over the next 24 hours. Several districts could receive rain and hail. In Punjab, light to moderate rainfall is expected in areas including Jalandhar, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and Mohali. Similar conditions may prevail in parts of Haryana as well.
Jammu and Kashmir continues to experience harsh winter conditions. Although the weather is gradually improving, cold temperatures remain a concern for residents. Light snowfall is possible in higher-altitude areas, while the plains may continue to witness cold-day conditions.
