Weather Alert for January 10: Heavy Rain Warning in 4 States, Severe Cold Wave to Grip 29 Cities; IMD Issues Fresh Update

As severe cold wave conditions continue to disrupt daily life across large parts of India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather alert for Saturday, January 10, 2026. According to the forecast, four states are likely to witness heavy rainfall, while 29 cities across northern and eastern India will remain under the grip of dangerous cold wave conditions. Dense fog and falling temperatures are expected to further worsen conditions in hilly regions.

Heavy Rainfall Alert in Four States

The IMD has warned of heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours in Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea due to rough conditions. The rainfall is expected to bring down temperatures in southern states by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, intensifying winter chills.

Cold Wave to Ravage North and East India

According to the IMD, severe cold wave conditions will prevail in several districts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab.

In Bihar, cities such as Patna, Purnia, Kishanganj, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Madhubani, Lakhisarai, and Siwan are likely to experience biting cold.
In Jharkhand, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, and Hazaribagh will remain severely affected.

In Uttar Pradesh, intense cold winds are expected in Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Kanpur, Lucknow, Agra, Tundla, Aligarh, and Gautam Buddh Nagar, particularly during morning hours.
Gurugram, Sonipat, and Kurukshetra in Haryana and Amritsar, Bathinda, Firozpur, and Patiala in Punjab will also face harsh cold wave conditions.

Delhi Weather Forecast

Delhi is expected to witness a severe cold wave on January 10, with cold winds blowing at 10–15 kmph. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 16°C, while the minimum may drop to 6°C. Dense fog has been forecast for areas around the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway, Yamuna Expressway, and Akshardham, prompting authorities to advise extreme caution during early morning travel.

State-wise Weather Highlights

• Uttar Pradesh: Cold wave alert in 15 districts; winds at 5–10 kmph. Lucknow may record 18°C max and 9°C min.
• Bihar: Dense fog warning in over 12 districts; Patna may see 15°C max and 9°C min.
• Jharkhand: Cold wave alert in more than 12 districts; Ranchi expected at 21°C max and 7–8°C min.
• Uttarakhand: Light snowfall likely in higher reaches of Nainital, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Pithoragarh, and Uttarkashi. Dehradun may record 17°C max and 5°C min.
• Himachal Pradesh: Heavy snowfall expected in Manali, Atal Tunnel Rohtang, and Lahaul-Spiti. Manali temperatures may plunge to -2°C (max) and -17°C (min).
• Rajasthan: Dense fog alert in 17 districts and cold wave warning in 5 districts. Jaipur likely at 18°C max and 6°C min.
• Madhya Pradesh: Cold wave warning in Rewa, Datia, Chhatarpur, Shivpuri, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Guna, and Pachmarhi. Bhopal may record 23°C max and 9°C min.

Major Cities Temperature Outlook (Jan 10)

City	Max Temp	Min Temp
Delhi	16°C	6°C
Mumbai	28°C	23°C
Kolkata	20°C	12°C
Chennai	27°C	24°C
Lucknow	18°C	9°C
Patna	15°C	9°C
Ranchi	21°C	8°C
Bhopal	23°C	9°C
Nainital	14°C	2°C
Shimla	12°C	1°C
Jaipur	19°C	8°C

The IMD has advised children, elderly citizens, and people with respiratory ailments to take special precautions. Motorists are urged to drive carefully due to poor visibility caused by dense fog, especially during early morning hours.