New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy rainfall in three southern states while a severe cold wave grips 29 cities in northern India on January 8, 2026. Citizens have been advised to exercise caution, particularly in northern plains and hilly regions, as extremely low temperatures and dense fog are expected.
Heavy Rainfall in Southern States
IMD has forecast intense rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, and fishermen have been instructed to stay away from the coast. Winds in these areas may reach 30–40 km/h, adding to the hazardous conditions.
Severe Cold Wave in Northern India
Northern India is experiencing one of the harshest cold waves in recent years, affecting 29 cities. In Uttar Pradesh, cities including Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Bijnor, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Amethi, Agra, Aligarh, Tundla, and Gautam Buddh Nagar will face extreme cold.
Delhi residents should be particularly cautious, as winds blowing at 15–20 km/h in the morning could pose health risks. Dense fog is expected on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, Yamuna Expressway, and Akshardham Highway.
Other regions under cold wave alert include:
- Haryana: Panipat, Gurugram, Sonipat
- Punjab: Firozpur, Barnala, Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Patiala, Gurdaspur
- Himachal Pradesh: Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur, Solan
City-wise Weather Overview
Delhi: Max 16°C | Min 5°C – Strong cold wave expected until 11 AM, chilly winds may impact health.
Lucknow: Max 17°C | Min 7°C – Severe cold with dense morning fog.
Patna: Max 16°C | Min 9°C – Intense fog and cold conditions in 19 districts.
Ranchi: Max 19°C | Min 7°C – Cold wave warning, dense fog in Palamu, Gumla, Kodarma, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Hazaribagh.
Other Major Cities:
- Mumbai: Max 29°C | Min 23°C
- Kolkata: Max 21°C | Min 12°C
- Chennai: Max 27°C | Min 25°C
- Jaipur: Max 18°C | Min 6°C
- Bhopal: Max 23°C | Min 9°C
- Manali: Max -1°C | Min -19°C
- Nainital: Max 15°C | Min 3°C
Weather in Hilly and Snow-Prone Areas
- Uttarakhand: Snowfall expected in Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Nainital, Bageshwar, Rudraprayag; Dehradun Max 17°C | Min 4°C, Nainital Max 15°C | Min 3°C.
- Himachal Pradesh: Heavy snowfall likely in Tabo, Kalpa, Manali, Lahaul-Spiti, Atal Tunnel Rohtang, Koksar; Shimla Max 12°C | Min -1°C, Manali Max -2°C | Min -19°C.
Cold Conditions in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan: Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Shri Ganganagar, Bharatpur, Sikar, Churu, Alwar, Jhunjhunu under extreme cold; Jaipur morning temperature 6°C.
- Madhya Pradesh: Rajgarh, Datia, Shahdol, Umaria, Khajuraho, Ujjain, Shivpuri experiencing severe cold; Bhopal 9°C at 5 AM.
IMD advises residents to dress warmly, avoid prolonged exposure to cold, and exercise caution while traveling, especially in foggy conditions.
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