IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert for Six States This Week; Dense Fog to Persist in North India Till February 14

New Delhi: Weather patterns in 2026 continue to surprise, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country, even as winter is expected to gradually recede. According to the IMD, rainfall activity over the coming days is likely to bring down temperatures again, intensifying cold conditions till February 14.

The department has also warned that dense fog will continue to affect many districts in North India, creating difficult driving conditions during morning hours.

Heavy Rainfall Alert in Six States

The IMD has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in six states during the week. These include:

• Jammu & Kashmir
• Ladakh
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Lakshadweep
• Tamil Nadu
• Puducherry

Additionally, the IMD has forecast that on February 16 and 17, heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, lightning, and thunderstorms is likely over Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana.

The Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad region is expected to witness rainfall and snowfall at isolated places on February 13, 16, and 17.

Snowfall Warning in Himalayan Region

The IMD has also predicted snowfall and rain in parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on February 16 and 17. In Arunachal Pradesh, heavy snowfall is likely in some areas on February 11, 12, and 14.

Thunderstorms Expected in Punjab and Haryana

Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh may experience light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on February 16 and 17. Lakshadweep is likely to witness scattered light to moderate rainfall, while North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry could see light to moderate rain on February 13.

Dense Fog Alert in 17 Districts of Uttar Pradesh

The IMD has warned that dense fog conditions are expected to continue in North India till February 14. On February 12, dense fog is likely in several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including:

Meerut, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Hathras, Azamgarh, Ballia, Banda, Hamirpur, Chitrakoot, Mirzapur, and Sonbhadra.

Drivers have been advised to remain cautious, especially during early morning hours due to reduced visibility.

Foggy conditions are also expected in parts of Haryana, including Gurugram, Sonipat, Panipat, Faridabad, and Rohtak, while moderate fog is likely in several districts of Punjab, such as Amritsar, Faridkot, Firozpur, Bathinda, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar.

Delhi Weather Forecast (February 12)

Delhi is expected to witness clear skies on February 12, while cloud cover may appear on February 13. Light winds at speeds of 10–15 km/h are expected in the morning.

• Maximum Temperature: 24°C
• Minimum Temperature: 11°C

Cold conditions are likely to persist during mornings and evenings.

Uttar Pradesh Weather Forecast

Most districts in Uttar Pradesh will remain dry on February 12. However, foggy conditions are likely in the morning, and cold weather will continue during early and late hours.

Lucknow is expected to record:

• Maximum Temperature: 27°C
• Minimum Temperature: 12°C

Bihar Weather Forecast

According to IMD, Bihar will witness mostly clear weather on February 12, with no rainfall alert issued. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly across the state.

Patna is likely to record:

• Maximum Temperature: 27°C
• Minimum Temperature: 13°C

Uttarakhand Weather Forecast

Uttarakhand will remain largely normal on February 12 with bright sunshine. However, heavy rain and strong winds are likely on February 16 and 17 in districts such as Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi, Pauri Garhwal, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, and Champawat.

Dehradun is expected to record:

• Maximum Temperature: 20°C
• Minimum Temperature: 9°C

Temperature Forecast in Major Cities (February 12)

City	Maximum Temp	Minimum Temp
Delhi	24°C	11°C
Mumbai	30°C	23°C
Kolkata	29°C	16°C
Chennai	28°C	23°C
Lucknow	27°C	12°C
Patna	27°C	13°C
Ranchi	26°C	13°C
Bhopal	29°C	16°C
Jaipur	27°C	13°C
Shimla	18°C	5°C
Nainital	19°C	9°C

Himachal Pradesh Weather Forecast

Himachal Pradesh will witness clear weather on February 12. However, cloud cover is expected from the night of February 15, and heavy rainfall with strong winds may occur on February 16. Snowfall is also likely in higher altitude regions.

Manali is expected to record:

• Maximum Temperature: 1°C
• Minimum Temperature: -11°C

Jammu & Kashmir Weather Forecast

Rainfall is likely on February 13, 16, and 17 in areas such as Tangdhar, Sonmarg, Kulgam, Bandipora, Baramulla, Srinagar, and Pulwama. February 12 is expected to remain clear.

Srinagar is expected to record:

• Maximum Temperature: 6°C
• Minimum Temperature: -3°C

Rajasthan Weather Forecast

Most districts of Rajasthan will experience normal weather, though Jaipur may see cloudy skies. Fog is expected in several areas during morning hours, including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Sikar, Bharatpur, Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Ajmer, and Dhaulpur.

Jaipur is expected to record:

• Maximum Temperature: 27°C
• Minimum Temperature: 13°C

Madhya Pradesh Weather Forecast

No rainfall is expected in Madhya Pradesh on February 12. However, cold conditions may persist in the morning across areas such as Bhopal, Gwalior, Dewas, Dhar, Malwa, Katni, Mandsaur, Morena, Khandwa, and Khargone.

Bhopal is expected to record:

• Maximum Temperature: 29°C
• Minimum Temperature: 16°C