Weather Today — 25 February 2026: Snowfall Chills Return in Mountains, Rain Alerts in Multiple States as Weather Shifts

New Delhi: India’s weather is set for fresh changes, with the India Meteorological Department issuing alerts for rainfall, thunderstorms, wind, and snow in parts of the country. While plains are experiencing rising temperatures, winter chill persists in hill regions, and active weather systems are expected to influence conditions across many states today. ([Navbharat Times][1])

Nationwide Weather Outlook

• Rain & Thunderstorms Alert: IMD has warned of rain, gusty winds, and thunderstorms in several states over the next 24 hours, especially in central, eastern, and southern regions. This includes rain over Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Jharkhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya. Light to moderate rainfall is also expected in parts of West Bengal and Odisha due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. ([Business Standard][2])
• Fog & Wind: Morning dense fog may occur in isolated pockets of Punjab and Odisha, potentially affecting visibility. Windy conditions are likely in many regions. ([Business Standard][2])
• Snow in Hill Areas: Snowfall or rain-snow mix may affect Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, bringing cold conditions back to these mountainous areas. ([Newstrack][3])

Delhi & Northwest India

• Warm & Windy: Delhi and surrounding areas will see mainly clear skies with bright sunshine, but strong surface winds could persist through today and tomorrow. Daytime temperatures are expected to remain around 30 – 31 °C, with lows near 14 – 16 °C. ([AajTak][4])
• Heat Trend Continues: Regions in northwest India, including parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, may experience above-normal daytime temperatures. ([mint][5])

Regional Weather Preview

Uttar Pradesh: Weather remains dry today. Parts of western U.P. may feel a slight coolness in early morning, but sunshine will raise temperatures later.

Rajasthan: Mostly dry with rising daytime temperatures; isolated light rain possible in some areas.

West Bengal: Rain likely in several districts with possible thunderstorms and gusty winds, especially in southern parts. ([Navbharat Times][6])

South India: Some rainfall and thunderstorms may occur over parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and coastal Andhra Pradesh. Fishermen have been advised to stay cautious along the southeast coast. ([South First][7])

City-wise Snapshot (Expected Today)

City	Max Temp	Min Temp	Condition
Delhi	~30 °C	~14 °C	Clear / Windy
Mumbai	~29 – 31 °C	~23 °C	Mostly Clear
Kolkata	~30 °C	~18 °C	Cloudy / Rain likely
Chennai	~30 °C	~23 °C	Partly Cloudy
Lucknow	~29 – 32 °C	~15 °C	Clear
Patna	~29 °C	~16 °C	Clear
Ranchi	~27 °C	~14 °C	Rain possible
Jaipur	~29 °C	~16 °C	Dry
Shimla	~18 °C	~7 °C	Chilly / Snow possible
Nainital	~20 °C	~10 °C	Cold

(Approximate forecast based on IMD and weather models) ([Navbharat Times][6])

Summary: A pronounced weather shift will influence India on 25 February — rain, thunderstorms, and wind warnings are in place for many states, while cold conditions continue in the hills and warmth persists in the plains. Mountain snowfall and early morning fog in some regions may be followed by sunny afternoons and rising daytime temperatures elsewhere. ([Navbharat Times][1])