Yellow alert for rain and snowfall in North India from February 1, cold wave wreaks havoc in Punjab-Haryana:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The Meteorological Department (IMD) has once again issued a warning amid severe cold and dense fog in North India. an active Western Disturbance Due to the effect of this, the weather of North-West India will change rapidly from the night of 31 January. its biggest impact 1st and 2nd February 2026 Will be seen in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and hill states.

1. Next 48 hours: ‘Cold wave’ alert in Punjab and Haryana

the weather department 29 and 30 January Dense fog and severe cold wave in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh for Yellow and Orange Alert Has been released.

Visibility: Visibility has dropped in cities like Chandigarh and Bathinda. 40-50 meters Till now is left.

Cold Districts: ‘Severe cold wave’ situation prevails in Fazilka, Muktsar, Bathinda and Mansa.

temperature: The minimum temperature is likely to drop further by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius.

2. Rain and hailstorm from February 1 (Rain Alert)

A new Western Disturbance will become active from the night of 31 January, which will trigger a spell of rain in the plains:

Where will it rain: In Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi-NCR 1 February There may be light to moderate rain with thunderstorms.

Strong winds: During the rains, strong winds are expected to blow at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.

Rajasthan: There is a possibility of isolated light rain and hailstorm over the northern and eastern parts of the state on January 31 and February 1.

3. ‘Heavy’ alert of snowfall in the mountains

The Meteorological Department has warned of huge devastation in the hilly states:

Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal: Heavy rain and snowfall is expected on January 31 and February 1.

Uttarakhand: An alert has been issued for snowfall in mountainous areas and hailstorm in low-lying areas on 1 and 2 February.

Avalanche warning: Due to heavy snowfall, the danger of avalanche in hilly areas has also increased.

4. Condition of Uttar Pradesh and other states

UP: There is a possibility of dense fog in 18 districts including Lucknow on January 31. There is a possibility of rain in western Uttar Pradesh on 1 and 2 February.

Madhya Pradesh: Here too, there may be light rain with thunder on 1 and 2 February.

Weather Summary (30 Jan – 02 Feb)