IMD Alert: These days, there is severe cold in various parts of the country and a sharp drop in temperature is being seen. Along with this, the Meteorological Department has informed about the activation of 2 western disturbances, due to which there will be heavy rain, fog and cold wave across the country in the next few days. Within the next 24 hours, an alert has been issued for fog in 11 states, cold wave in 4 states and heavy rain in 8 states. Apart from this, rain is also expected in Delhi-NCR this weekend, which can increase the cold further.
Effect of western disturbance
According to the Meteorological Department, two western disturbances are becoming active from January 29, due to which there is a possibility of rain and snowfall. The first disturbance will show its effect in the western Himalayan region from January 29, while the second disturbance will be active on February 1. Due to this, there is a possibility of snowfall and rain in the hilly areas. Due to the effect of these disturbances, the temperature will drop in other areas including Delhi-NCR.
Rain and cold wave alert
Delhi and NCR region may receive heavy rainfall between January 29 and February 1. During this period, the temperature will drop, which will increase the cold even more. Apart from Delhi, there are chances of rain in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh. However, despite light sunshine during the day, the effect of cold will bother people. By this weekend, the cold is likely to increase in Delhi and surrounding areas.
Fog and cold wave wreak havoc in these states
The Meteorological Department has warned that cold wave will continue in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan till February 2. Apart from this, dense fog may occur in the morning and evening in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Odisha, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya till January 31, which may reduce visibility and cause problems in traffic.
Effect of heavy rain in these states
According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rains may occur in Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka between January 30 and February 1. Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are also expected to receive snowfall along with rain between January 29 and February 1, which will further increase the cold in the mountainous areas.
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