Brace yourselves, India—a fast-moving western disturbance is about to unleash chaos across north and central states. The IMD forecasts a 24-hour window of turbulent weather from Delhi to Bihar, featuring heavy rain, hail, snow, and fierce winds. January’s end promises no respite from the cold, with thunderstorms adding to the mix.
Hill stations in J&K, Ladakh, Himachal, and Uttarakhand face rain with thunder and potential snowfalls on 27-28 January. Plains aren’t spared: Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh eye light-to-moderate rain and hail; western UP and eastern Rajasthan predict gusty showers. Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh may see isolated rains, while Bihar gets wet on the 28th.
Fog alerts persist after yesterday’s thick blanket over western UP (visibility <50m), Punjab, eastern MP, and Meghalaya. Minimum temps in northwest states ranged 5-10°C; Rajasthan's Alwar hit 4.5°C low. Himachal shivers under ongoing chill.
Aviation took a hit in Kashmir, where relentless snow forced cancellation of all 58 Srinagar flights Tuesday—half incoming, half outgoing. Airport authorities prioritized passenger safety, promising quick resumption post-clearance. In contrast, Mumbai's surprise morning shower, the second this month, drenched suburbs hardest.
This system highlights winter's unpredictable tail end. Farmers should protect crops from hail, travelers monitor flights and roads, and everyone heed IMD advisories. As conditions evolve, communities from mountains to metros must adapt swiftly to minimize impacts.