The weather in North India has taken a severe turn, bringing difficulties for the common man. People in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, UP, and Bihar are facing biting cold due to icy winds coming from the north. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a specific alert for Delhi regarding lightning and thunderstorms. Visibility dropped to zero in several cities this morning, affecting daily life and travel significantly.
What is the latest weather warning for Delhi and North India?
The IMD has warned that Delhi will see winds blowing at a speed of 30-40 km per hour. These winds might even reach up to 50 km per hour in some gusts. Along with the wind, there is a high chance of lightning strikes.
The temperature in the hill states like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir has already dipped below 10 degrees Celsius following heavy snowfall. In the plains, the minimum temperature is expected to drop further by 2-4 degrees Celsius in the next three days due to the cold wave conditions.
Which cities are facing zero visibility due to fog?
Dense fog has covered many parts of the region, making it hard for drivers on the road. At 6:30 AM today, visibility was recorded at zero meters in several major cities. In Delhi, visibility was just 50 meters at Safdarjung and 100 meters at Palam. This dense fog is impacting road and rail traffic.
- Adampur: Zero Visibility
- Ambala: Zero Visibility
- Kanpur: Zero Visibility
- Bareilly: Zero Visibility
- Prayagraj: Zero Visibility
- Gwalior: Zero Visibility
Snowfall updates and Airport news
A Western Disturbance is currently active over North-West India. This system is causing rain and snowfall in the hills, prompting a ‘Yellow Alert’ for Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal, and Uttarakhand. There is also a possibility of hailstorms in some parts of Uttar Pradesh. Travelers should be careful while visiting these high-altitude areas.
In other developments, the Adampur Airport in Punjab has been officially renamed as ‘Shri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 1, 2026. The Civil Terminal of Halwara Airport was also inaugurated on the same day.
