Winter has once again returned in Delhi-NCR. Due to the melting of snow on the mountains and the effect of western disturbance, cold winds have started blowing in the plains of North India. According to the Meteorological Department, cold wave may persist with dense fog in Delhi on Wednesday (4 February 2026). Cold will be felt more in the morning and late night.

The Meteorological Department has said that the effect of cold wave will be seen in entire North India including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Bihar. There is a possibility of low visibility due to fog in many areas, due to which road and rail traffic may be affected.

Chances of rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir

A slight increase in day and night temperatures was recorded in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The minimum temperature in Srinagar was 2.8 degrees Celsius, while the mercury dropped to minus 5.3 degrees Celsius in Gulmarg ski resort. According to the Meteorological Department, a weak western disturbance is active at this time, due to which many areas may remain cloudy. There is a possibility of snowfall along with rain in high altitude areas.

Rain alert in Haryana and Punjab

The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of light to moderate rain with cloudy sky and strong winds in most parts of Haryana and Punjab. There has been rain and hailstorm in many districts of Punjab during the last 36 hours, due to which the cold has increased further. There is a possibility of rain in Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and Mohali in the next few hours. The minimum temperature here can be 5 to 6 degrees and the maximum can be around 22 degrees Celsius.

Fog wreaks havoc in UP and Bihar

Rain and hailstorm alert has been issued in about 25 districts of Uttar Pradesh including Agra and Moradabad divisions. There may be light drizzle along with thunder and lightning in Central UP. At the same time, the effect of winter continues in Bihar and there is dense fog in many districts. The Meteorological Department has advised people to remain alert in view of cold and fog.

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India Weather News: Torrential rains have started in many parts including the country’s capital Delhi since the first week of July. Due to heavy rains, water logging has been created in many areas of Delhi-NCR. At the same time, this rain is proving to be a boon for the farmers. Especially for paddy crop, water is most required at this time.

The effect of weather change is being seen not only in the plains, but also in hilly states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. There has emerged a rage form of rain, due to which there are reports of landslide and roads being closed. According to experts, this year the monsoon pattern looks somewhat different from normal. While people in cities are facing problems, on the other hand it is like good news for rural areas.

Three days of rain alert in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rain for three consecutive days from July 11. The main affected districts include Mathura, Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawah, Jalaun, Mahoba, Auraiya, Fatehpur, Prayagraj, Mirzapur and Sonbhadra. There is a possibility of not only rain, but also strong wind and lightning in these districts. The local administration has appealed to the people to avoid non-essential visits and stay in safe places. There is also an alert to shine lightning with strong winds in Mathura and Agra. Relief and rescue teams have been deployed by government agencies. The general public has been advised to pay attention to the updates issued by the Meteorological Department and be cautious.

Monsoon situation in Bihar: Will there be a shortage of water this time?
According to Patna Meteorological Center, the monsoon in Bihar has been somewhat weak than normal this time. However, from July 11, there is a possibility of rain in East Champaran, West Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Bhojpur, Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Banka, Munger and Bhagalpur. Winds may move at a speed of 30-40 km per hour and there is also a possibility of lightning fall. Meanwhile, the farmers of Bihar are worried that if the monsoon condition does not improve, paddy and other kharif crops may be affected.

What is the weather patterns in Rajasthan, Himachal and Uttarakhand?
The Meteorological Department has expressed the possibility of heavy rains in East Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh from 11 and 16 July. Especially in Kinnaur and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh, landslides remain. Alert has also been issued due to heavy rains in Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts of Uttarakhand. Passengers going on Chardham Yatra have also been requested to plan the journey only after seeing the weather conditions. In Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, there is a possibility of rain on July 11 and 16, which can cause problems like water filling and traffic jams.

Rainfall continues in Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Chhattisgarh
Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Konkan and Goa have also been expected to have heavy rains between July 11 to 16. Particularly on 10, 13 and 14 July in Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, heavy rainfall is forecast in Saurashtra and Kutch on 13 July. The effect of strong rains can be seen in Mizoram and Tripura on 11 July.

States of India
The states of Northeast India like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Nagaland have also been said to receive rain during July 12 to 16. Its effect can also be seen on tea gardens and other agricultural products. Apart from this, there may be heavy rains in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh.

Heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir
The heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir in July 2025 have once again alerted the entire region. Life is being affected due to torrential rains especially in high altitude areas. According to the Meteorological Department, the same process of rain may continue for the next few days. The special thing is that this time the impact of rain was not limited only to fields or common paths, but also on railway traffic.

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