It was cloudy throughout the day in the capital Delhi on 28 January and there was light drizzle in many areas, due to which the cold increased. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, this situation will continue on January 29, 2026, while there is a possibility of light to moderate fog in the morning on January 29 and 30. During this period, the effect of cold weather will be clearly felt in many parts of North India.

On January 28, there was chill throughout the day in Delhi due to clouds and intermittent drizzle. According to Meteorological Department data, the maximum temperature was recorded at 18.4 degrees Celsius, which is 3.7 degrees less than normal. The minimum temperature was 12.6 degrees Celsius, which was 4.2 degrees more than the average. Cold winds in the morning and evening caused more trouble to people. In many areas, due to the sun not coming out, there was a feeling of cold throughout the day and people were seen wrapped in warm clothes.

How will the weather be in the next two days?

According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, there will be cloudy sky in the capital on 29th and 30th January also. On Thursday, the maximum temperature can be around 17 to 19 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature can be around 6 to 8 degrees Celsius. There is a possibility of light to moderate fog in the morning, which may affect visibility.

Apart from this, the weather may change once again on 31 January and 1 February. During this time, a new phase of clouds and rain with strong winds has been predicted, due to which a yellow alert has also been issued for February 1.

What is the temperature in which areas?

Differences in temperature were also seen in different areas of Delhi. The maximum temperature was recorded at 16.5 degrees in Palam, 18 degrees at Lodhi Road, 17.7 degrees at Ridge area and 17 degrees at Ayanagar. In the last 24 hours till 8:30 am on January 28, 4.3 mm rain was recorded in Safdarjung, 14.8 mm in Palam, 3.4 mm in Lodhi Road, 14.4 mm in Ridge and 5 mm in Ayanagar.

Due to rain and winds, air quality was seen improving and the AQI dropped to 255 at 4 pm, although it still remained in the ‘poor’ category.

A drop in temperature has been recorded in Delhi-NCR after heavy rains along with strong storm yesterday. The yellow alert issued by the India Meteorological Department two days ago proved to be completely correct. The sky remained cloudy throughout the day and a drop in temperature was recorded. Due to this change in weather, the effect of cold and fog has also increased, while the department has warned of more rain.

Light hailstorm also fell along with heavy rain in Ghaziabad, Noida and surrounding areas. From the morning of 27th January, the weather took a turn and there was darkness throughout the day. According to the Meteorological Department, after the heavy rains on January 23 and 27, there is a possibility of one more rain, which will increase the cold.

It will rain again with thunderstorms

India Meteorological Department said that once again there will be rain with thunderstorm in Delhi-NCR. During this period, strong winds can blow at a speed of 40 to 60 kilometers per hour. Due to strong winds and rain, there will be a further drop in temperature, which will increase the chill. The Meteorological Department has already issued a yellow alert and advised people to remain alert, so that any kind of inconvenience can be avoided.

The weather will change again on February 1

According to meteorologists, the next time it will rain in Delhi-NCR will be on February 1, which may start with strong winds and thunderstorms. Dr. Shashikant Mishra, senior scientist of India Meteorological Department, said that for February 1, yellow alert has been issued in the entire NCR including Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad.

On this day, dusty winds will blow at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour and there will be good rain. Adequate rainfall has been recorded in the area in the last 24 hours also. A slight increase in the minimum temperature can be seen between 28th and 31st January, but from 1st February the weather will change once again and the effect of cold will remain.