Rain will increase chill in the plains including Delhi-UP (Photo- ANI)
Digital Desk, New Delhi. Amidst the severe cold in North India, a new Western Disturbance has become active, causing heavy snowfall in the hilly states and rain in the plains including Delhi-NCR.
snow cover on mountains
According to IMD, this disturbance will affect northwest India, causing scattered to widespread rain/snow over the western Himalayan region (Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) from January 31 to February 2. Particularly on February 1, there is a possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds of 30-40 km/hr and heavy snowfall/rain at some places.
According to the India Meteorological Department, a fresh western disturbance will start affecting northwest India from the night of January 30. Due to its effect, there is a possibility of heavy snowfall and rain in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on 1 and 2 February. Orange and yellow alerts have been issued for districts like Chamba, Kullu, and Lahaul-Spiti.
Orange alert issued in Himachal Pradesh
Orange alert has been issued for Chamba, Kullu, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts in Himachal Pradesh, while yellow alert is in place in other high altitude areas. Heavy snowfall in the high altitude areas in these districts can lead to closure of roads, disruption of electricity and water supply and increased difficulties for tourists. In Uttarakhand too, there is a possibility of heavy snowfall in the high Himalayan areas like Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pithoragarh and Rudraprayag, which may affect the Chardham Yatra route.
The weather will change in the capital Delhi and surrounding areas (Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad) from the evening of 31 January. On February 1, light rain with thunderstorms and winds at a speed of 30-40 km/hr are expected in Delhi, which will cause a sharp drop in the temperature.
Cold wave in UP and Haryana
Fog will continue in the plains of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. The Meteorological Department has also issued a warning of rain and hailstorm in Western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana on February 1.
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