Northern India’s weather narrative is shifting dramatically with an ongoing Western Disturbance fueling chaos in the hills. Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand report severe snowfall and rains; Punjab sees heavy spells too.
Plains aren’t spared—light rains, moderate showers, and storms possible in Delhi, UP, Rajasthan. Scientist Dr. Naresh Kumar notes post-disturbance wind shifts to northwest, evident in Saturday’s temperature crash to 8-9°C.
Cue another system inbound for January 26-28, affecting a broad swath: Punjab to MP via Delhi-NCR. January 27 highlights heavy hill activity, light rain elsewhere.
Delhi-NCR: No red flags, but dropping mercury and cold gusts ahead. Republic Day sunny, then subtle shifts as hill cold sweeps down.
Public advisory: Verify weather before journeys; hill-goers, prioritize safety amid potential extremes.