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Sunday, 18 October 2026
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Severe Cold in Uttarakhand and Himachal After Snowfall; Rajasthan Temperature Drops by 6°C

New Delhi: Rainfall and snowfall in the northern hill states have intensified cold conditions, while changing weather has brought a drop in temperatures in Rajasthan. Meanwhile, floods continue to affect large parts of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, with more than 300,000 people impacted in the Faizullaganj area.

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Snowfall Brings a Sharp Drop in Temperatures in Himachal Pradesh

Temperatures have fallen sharply in Himachal Pradesh following rainfall and snowfall. The state’s average minimum temperature is 1.2 degrees Celsius below normal, while the average maximum temperature has dropped to 4.3 degrees Celsius below normal.

Snowfall Increases Cold in Uttarakhand

Snowfall in the higher-altitude areas of Uttarakhand has intensified the cold across the state. The temperature on Saturday morning was recorded at 9°C, compared with 17.7°C just two days earlier.

Rainfall Brings Cooler Weather to Rajasthan

Rainfall has increased the chill during mornings and evenings in Rajasthan. The change in weather has led to a drop of up to 6°C in maximum temperatures.

Alwar recorded the lowest temperature at 27°C, while the mercury in Mount Abu stood at 27.7°C.

Flooding Continues to Affect Lakhs in Lucknow

Thunderstorms and rainfall continue across Uttar Pradesh, while flood conditions remain difficult in Lucknow. More than 300,000 people in the Faizullaganj area have been affected.

Although the water level of the Gomti River has started to recede, water continues to remain inside homes for the 21st consecutive day.