UP Weather Update, February 3: Drizzle in Lucknow, Rain Alert in Prayagraj; Fog and Mist to Intensify Cold

Lucknow:The chill continues to grip Uttar Pradesh as the state experiences unseasonal weather on February 3, 2026. In Lucknow, the day began with dense fog, followed by light drizzle and strong winds by 9:30 am, intensifying the cold. Earlier forecasts had predicted clear skies and sunshine by afternoon, but reduced visibility calls for extra caution on highways during early mornings and late evenings.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for six districts in neighboring Uttarakhand, which is expected to bring a drop in minimum temperatures across northern, western, and Terai regions of UP. Maximum temperatures are not likely to rise significantly.

Regional Forecast Highlights

• Muzaffarnagar: Dense fog alert issued; minimum 11°C, maximum 22°C.
• Meerut and Ghaziabad: Fog and mist expected, gradually moving northwards.
• Mathura and Vrindavan: Minimum 10°C, maximum 23°C; fog and haze expected; no severe weather warnings.
• Prayagraj: Likely rainfall; dense fog and lightning alert issued; minimum temperature may drop to 9°C.
• Varanasi: Partly cloudy with intermittent rain and thunderstorms; lightning alert in effect.
• Gorakhpur: Dense fog alert; temperatures expected to range between 11°C and 24°C.

Residents are advised to remain cautious while commuting on fog-affected roads, and to follow local weather advisories for rain and thunderstorms.