Severe Cold Wave Hits North India: Fog Disrupts Traffic, Rain and Snow Forecasted Across Multiple States from February 3 to 5.

Weather Update for February

The month of February has brought cold weather across various regions of India. Many areas have experienced rain and even snowfall, which has contributed to a chill in the air. In Delhi-NCR and nearby regions, morning fog has significantly affected traffic.

Weather Forecast

The Meteorological Department indicates that the cold weather will persist for a few more days. A fresh western disturbance is expected to impact northwest India starting from February 3. This will lead to rain and snowfall in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh will also see deteriorating weather from February 3 to 5, with light to moderate rainfall expected in various areas. The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts in anticipation of these changes.

In New Delhi, the cold weather is making a comeback. Dense fog has been prevalent in the mornings, particularly in areas like Dhaula Kuan, causing significant traffic issues. On Sunday, moderate to dense fog is forecasted, with maximum temperatures around 24°C and minimum temperatures around 9°C. A bit of sunlight in the afternoon is expected to provide some relief. On Saturday, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 10.8°C, which is 2 degrees above the seasonal average, while the maximum temperature reached 26.2°C, 3.9 degrees above average.

Rain Expected in Andhra Pradesh

In Andhra Pradesh, a low-pressure area that had formed over the Bay of Bengal has weakened. Some areas in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema may experience light to moderate rainfall in the next 24 hours due to prevailing southwest winds. Fog is also likely to persist in parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam for the next 48 hours. The minimum temperature in Rayalaseema is expected to be 2-3 degrees Celsius above normal over the next three days. However, dry weather is anticipated in Andhra Pradesh and Yanam for the following week.

Snowfall in Kashmir Valley

The mountainous regions of the Kashmir Valley have received light to moderate snowfall, along with rain in some plains. Pahalgam saw 11.2 cm of snowfall, while Gulmarg recorded 7.5 cm. Other areas like Qazigund, Kupwara, and Cokeranag also received varying amounts of snow. Sonamarg in the Ganderbal district was blanketed with 1.5 feet of snow. The Meteorological Department has forecasted generally cloudy weather for Sunday, with light rain and snowfall expected in certain areas. From the evening of February 3, light snowfall and rain are anticipated across various locations in Jammu and Kashmir, with more rain and snow expected on February 4.

Weather Update Summary