Western Disturbance Brings Rain and Snow, IMD Issues Alert
The month of February has arrived with a renewed cold wave, bringing rain, snowfall, and dense fog across several parts of India. Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand witnessed fresh snowfall, while Delhi-NCR and neighboring states struggled with thick morning fog, affecting visibility and transportation.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a new Western Disturbance will impact Northwest India from February 3, triggering rainfall and snowfall across several states.
IMD Weather Forecast: What to Expect Next?
🌨 Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand – Fresh snowfall and rain from February 3 to 5
🌧 Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh – Light to moderate rain expected
🌫 Delhi-NCR – Dense fog to persist, with rain likely in the coming days
Delhi Weather: Dense Fog & Falling Temperatures
The national capital, Delhi, is once again gripped by cold weather, with dense fog blanketing the city in the mornings.
🔹 Today’s Conditions:
- Dhaula Kuan and other areas witnessed low visibility, affecting road traffic.
- IMD forecast: Moderate to dense fog on Sunday, with temperatures ranging between 9°C (min) and 24°C (max).
- Saturday’s Temperature:
- Minimum: 10.8°C, 2°C above normal
- Maximum: 26.2°C, 3.9°C above normal
Although mild sunshine is expected by afternoon, the morning cold and fog are likely to persist.
Fresh Snowfall in Kashmir Valley
Several regions in Jammu and Kashmir saw light to moderate snowfall, intensifying the winter chill.
🏔 Snowfall Recorded:
- Pahalgam – 11.2 cm snowfall
- Gulmarg – 7.5 cm snowfall
- Qazigund – 4 cm snowfall
- Kupwara – 1.5 cm snowfall
- Kokernag – 2 cm snowfall
- Sonamarg – 1.5 feet snowfall
❄ Srinagar and surrounding areas experienced intermittent rainfall overnight, further dropping temperatures. The IMD predicts cloudy weather with chances of more rain and snow from February 3 onward.
Weather Alert for Andhra Pradesh: Light Rain & Fog Expected
🌊 Low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has weakened, but its effects continue.
📍 Forecast for Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Rayalaseema:
- Light to moderate rain expected in the next 24 hours
- Fog expected over the next 48 hours
- Slightly higher temperatures (+2-3°C) in Rayalaseema over the next 3 days
- Dry weather likely to prevail for the next 7 days
What’s Next? Prepare for More Weather Fluctuations
With Western Disturbances continuing to impact North India, cold conditions, rain, and fog will remain a challenge.
IMD advises residents in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, and UP to brace for disruptions due to fog and rain, while hill states should prepare for fresh snowfall.
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