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.

Also read: Veteran AIMIM leader and former MLA Ahmed Pasha Qadri passes away, Asaduddin Owaisi expressed grief

Today Weather Forecast: The weather has taken a turn in North India. Somewhere it is getting hot and somewhere people are getting relief from rain. The weather patterns in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh are looking different. Come, let us know how the weather will be in these states, where will it be hot and where is the forecast of rain.

Increased heat in Delhi

The summer has started increasing in the national capital Delhi. According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature can reach 40 to 42 degrees Celsius in the coming few days. However, the heatstroke is unlikely. On Thursday, Delhi’s minimum temperature was 15.6 degrees Celsius, which was 3.2 degrees below normal. Strong winds may blow during the day and the maximum temperature is estimated to be around 38 degrees.

There will be light rain in Rajasthan

Light rain was recorded in Kota division of Rajasthan. The Meteorological Department said that this rains occurred due to western disturbance. The maximum rainfall was 2 mm in Khanpur, Jhalawar. The weather was dry in the rest of the state.

Weather will change in Uttar Pradesh

Many districts of Uttar Pradesh are expected to cause rain and strong winds in the next 24 hours. Districts like Kanpur Dehat, Mathura, Hathras and Etah may receive rain with thunder and electricity. However, after two days, the temperature can increase by 3 to 5 degrees.

Possibility of light rain in Uttarakhand

Cloud cover and light rain are expected in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand. There may be rain in Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Pithoragarh. The weather in the grounds will be dry and the temperature can increase by 3 to 4 degrees.

Weather conditions in Bihar

The effect of heat in Bihar is increasing continuously these days. The temperature is increasing daily, due to which people are facing a lot of trouble. But now there are signs of change in weather.

According to the Meteorological Department, the weather can take U-turn in many districts of Bihar in the coming days. There is a possibility of light drizzle with strong winds in some parts of the state. This change is expected to get some relief from the heat.

Possibility of hail and rain in Madhya Pradesh

Many districts of Madhya Pradesh received heavy rain and hailstorm on Wednesday. Rain was recorded in Chhindwara, Mandsaur, Seoni and Dindori. The weather will remain the same for the next few days, then the effect of heat will start increasing.

How will the weather be in Himachal Pradesh

According to the latest report of the Meteorological Department, the process of rain and snowfall continues in many parts of Himachal Pradesh these days. Due to this, the temperature is falling and people are feeling cold. According to the department, today there may be light rain in Kullu, Kangra, Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur districts. Apart from this, there is also a possibility of snowfall in high altitude areas. The Meteorological Department has appealed to the people to be vigilant and take necessary precautions, especially to tourists and local people traveling in hilly areas.

Also read-

128 in favor, 95 votes in opposition: Waqf Amendment Bill passed from Rajya Sabha, discussion lasted for more than 12 hours