Western Disturbance to Bring Relief from Cold Wave in North India, Snowfall Expected in Himachal and Uttarakhand

A new Western Disturbance is set to arrive from the night of 16 January, bringing some changes to the cold weather across India. The Meteorological Department says this disturbance will last until 20 January. It is expected to slightly warm up the minimum temperatures in North India, with an increase of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius.

In the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the ongoing dry spell may come to an end. There is a chance for rain and snowfall in Himachal between 16 and 20 January. Uttarakhand is also expecting some snowfall in isolated areas from 16 to 21 January. However, a ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued for cold waves in districts like Una, Hamirpur, and Kangra in Himachal.

In the plains, states like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and others continue to face severe cold, similar to the mountains. For example, the minimum temperature in Hisar, Haryana has dropped to 0.2 degrees Celsius. A ‘severe cold wave’ is likely in these areas for the next 2-3 days, along with warnings of dense fog in the mornings across most of North-West India and Bihar for five days.

In Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR, the weather has been a bit sunny lately, leading to a slight rise in daytime temperatures. This has brought some relief from the chill, especially in places like Meerut and Muzaffarnagar. However, frost is still a possibility at night. While the cold has lessened a bit in Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana, it’s important to stay cautious due to thick fog in the mornings and evenings.

Overall, as the Western Disturbance makes its way in, people in North India can expect some changes in the weather. With the forecast of rain and snow, conditions may improve in the hilly areas, while the plains will continue to experience cold and fog for a few more days.