Winter is at its peak in entire North India including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. Dense fog in the morning and night is affecting road, rail and air traffic. The Indian Meteorological Department has warned that the situation will not become easy for the coming one week and the cold will continue.

According to the Meteorological Department, today (January 5, 2026), cold day like conditions may arise in some areas of Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, West Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. Along with this, there is a possibility of cold wave in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh from January 5 to 8, in West Rajasthan from January 5 to 9 and in East Rajasthan from January 5 to 10. Jharkhand may also experience severe cold on 6th and 7th January.

Chances of rain and snowfall in hilly areas

IMD has informed that on January 5 and 6, there may be light rain or snowfall in the high altitude areas of North and Central Kashmir. There is a possibility of rain or snow in some parts of Uttarakhand on January 6. According to meteorologists, the minimum temperature in Central and Eastern India may drop by 2 to 4 degrees for the next three days.

Cold and bad air in Delhi-NCR

The weather will be mostly clear in Delhi and surrounding areas, but light fog may be seen in the morning. The minimum temperature in the capital has been recorded around 7 degrees Celsius. Also, the air quality still remains in the poor category. The effect of cold wave may be visible in some areas of Delhi on January 6.

Chilliness will increase in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand

The cold is continuously increasing in Uttar Pradesh. Cities like Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Meerut and Noida will feel more cold due to north-westerly winds. At the same time, the effect of cold wave and dense fog will be seen in Jharkhand, due to which life and traffic can be affected.

Most cold in Kashmir valley

The temperature has fallen further in Jammu and Kashmir. The mercury in Gulmarg has reached minus 6.5 degrees, while in Pahalgam also the temperature remains around minus 5 degrees. The weather department has indicated that the cold will increase further in the coming days.

A word of caution though

The Meteorological Department and the administration have appealed to the people to be careful during cold and fog, avoid unnecessary travel and take special care of the elderly and children. The coming days are going to be very cold for North India.

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Imd weather forecast: Delhi, Maharashtra and many other states have received heavy rains in the last 24 hours. Even today, there are chances of heavy rains in many parts. The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy rains in 6 states of the country.

According to the IMD, there may be heavy rains in the next 24 hours in South Bengal, coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Gujarat. At the same time, there is a possibility of very heavy rains in Assam and Meghalaya for the next two days, so a red alert has also been issued there. Apart from this, there may be heavy rains in many places in Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha today. Also, the process of rain may continue in Northeast India for the next 5 days.

Warning of rain with strong winds in these states

Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh may receive rain with strong winds at a speed of 50 to 70 kilometers per hour today. There is a possibility of rain in these states on Thursday.

It will rain till 22 June

According to the Meteorological Department, between June 18 to 20, Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada will rain with strong winds. On 18 and 19 June, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Lakshadweep and Karnataka are also expected to have good rains. Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh may receive heavy rains between 20 and 22 June. At the same time, rain is estimated in eastern Uttar Pradesh on June 19 and 20.

Alert in many districts of Himachal

Orange alert has been issued for heavy rains in Mandi and Shimla districts of Himachal. There is a yellow alert in Bilaspur, Solan and Sirmaur, while the rest of the districts are also likely to rain with thunderstorms.

Possibility of heavy rains in Delhi too

Delhi-NCR received rain on Tuesday night. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Wednesday. Today, it may rain with air at a speed of 50–60 km/h in the day. At the same time, the maximum temperature is estimated to be 34 ° C and the minimum is 27 ° C.

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UP Weather News: After the scorching heat in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, the weather was suddenly changed in the evening. Noida-Ghaziabad and surrounding areas started cloudy and after strong dust storm, there was a rains. Hail also fell in many areas, due to which the weather has become pleasant and the temperature has also dropped.

However, heat havoc continued in some areas. The scorching heat hit the sweat of the people. According to the Meteorological Department, a similar weather is expected to remain for the next five to six days. In UP today (22 May), an alert has been issued in many districts for rain, cloud roaring and dust storm.

According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of showers with rain and thunderstorms in both the divisions of UP even today. During this period, dusty surface winds will blow at a speed of 30-40 kmph and lightning has also been warned of lightning. On the other hand, an alert has also been issued to run heatwave at some places in the southern division. There will be further changes in the weather from Friday, alert of rain has been issued in many districts of Eastern division. This process of rain will continue till May 27. Most areas of the eastern division have alert of heavy rain.

Thunderstorm alert in these districts
Today in UP, Baghpat, Noida, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Mathura, Agra, Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Saharanpur, Hardoi, Sitapur, Lucknow, Barabanki, Ayodhya, Amethi, Sultanpur, Ambedkar Nagar, Pratapgarh, Prayagraj, Mirjapur, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Jaundas, Mau, Mau, Mau, Varanasi, Varanasi, Rain estimates have been released at some places in Sonbhadra.

At the same time, there is a possibility of heavy rains in Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich, Balrampur, Gonda, Siddharthnagar, Basti, Maharajganj, Sant Kabir Nagar, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Kushinagar and Ballia. Dust thunderstorms and thunderstorms have also been warned at these places.

The weather has become pleasant in many areas of UP from one side, while in some places there is still alert of heatwave. There is a scorching heat in many places. IMD today issued a yellow alert to walk in Lalitpur, Jhansi, Mahoba, Banda and Chitrakoot. The weather will be normal in other places.

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Punjab-Haryana Weather News: In most parts of Punjab and Haryana, on the previous day i.e. on Thursday (May 15), the scorching heat increased people’s problems. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature in Bathinda, Punjab was recorded at 43.5 degrees Celsius, which was the highest in the entire state.

The temperature is continuously increasing in other cities of Punjab (Punjab). Amritsar recorded a maximum temperature of 41.2 degrees, 41.8 degrees in Ludhiana and 41.4 degrees Celsius in Patiala. The temperature of Gurdaspur reached 41 degrees and mercury in Mohali reached 40.2 degrees Celsius.

Earth of Haryana also up to 43 degrees
The heat has wreaked havoc in Haryana too. The temperature in Rohtak reached 43 degrees, which was included in the warm places of the state. Both Hisar and Narnaul had a temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius, while the mercury in Ambala climbed 42.2 degrees and in Bhiwani to 42.7 degrees. Karnal was also in the grip of heat, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 40.6 degrees.

Chandigarh, the joint capital of both the states, also saw the effect of heat, where the temperature reached 41.7 degrees Celsius on Thursday (15 May).

Avoid getting out in the sun, keep drinking water- IMD
The Meteorological Department said that the temperature may increase further in the coming days. In such a situation, people have been advised to avoid getting out in the sun and drink sufficient amount of water. Experts believe that it is normal for the temperature to reach this level in May, but life can be affected by excessive heat for several consecutive days. Farmers and laborers have been advised to take special precautions.

Can change schools time
Due to this intense heat, there is a possibility of change in time in schools, while the Health Department has issued guidelines to protect against heat. There is no possibility of rain in the area at present, due to which there is less hope of getting relief from the heat.

Imd weather forecast today 13 May, 2025: The outbreak of heat has started increasing again across the country including Delhi-NCR. In many places, mercury has crossed 40 degrees. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued today’s forecast. According to IMD, there is a possibility of rain and thunderstorms in northwest and central India today, while there is a threat of heatwave in Northeast India. Light to moderate rain may occur in South India.

How will the weather be in Delhi-NCR today?

Delhi-NCR is likely to be partly cloudy today. According to the Meteorological Department, there may be light rain or drizzle, which will provide slight relief in temperature. With this, the maximum temperature is estimated to be 37 ° C and the minimum is 27 ° C.

Rain estimate in Uttar Pradesh today

The weather patterns will be mixed in Uttar Pradesh today. Lu can start in eastern Uttar Pradesh from May 14. Today there is a possibility of light rain and strong winds (40-50 km/h). On the other hand, the temperature in western Uttar Pradesh can remain between 38-40 ° C. The maximum temperature is expected to be 38-40 degrees and the minimum temperature is 28 degrees, the Meteorological Department has also issued a warning of lightning.

How will the weather be in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand today?

There is a possibility of very light rain in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The weather will be mostly dry due to the weak western disturbance. The temperature in Shimla and Dehradun will be between 25-30 degrees.

Rajasthan weather conditions

Lu is expected to run in western Rajasthan from May 15, but today the weather is likely to be partly cloudy and light rain.

Orange alert today in many districts of Bihar

Orange alert has been issued today in many districts of Bihar. The temperature can reach 40–42 ° C. Lu situation can be created in East Champaran, Nawada, Jamui, Banka, Shivhar, Madhubani.

Lu can start in Jharkhand from today

Lu is likely to start in Jharkhand from today. The temperature in Ranchi and surrounding areas will be between 40-42 ° C. There may be dusty storm and light rain in some areas.

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