IMD Warns of Dense Fog and Snowfall Impacting Travel in North India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather update, warning of rain, snowfall, and dense fog across North India until February 11. Triggered by a western disturbance, the active weather system is set to impact both the Himalayan states and the northern plains.

Key Highlights:

• Himalayan States: Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand to witness scattered to widespread rainfall and snowfall.
• Thunderstorms & Winds: Gusty winds of 30–40 kmph with lightning are expected on February 10 in parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
• Dense Fog Alert: Orange alert issued for Uttar Pradesh; dense to very dense fog likely in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Bihar.
• Temperature Trends: Delhi remains partly cloudy with chilly mornings, though no significant rainfall is forecast for the capital.
• Extended Outlook: Active weather confined to North India; no major activity expected in central or southern regions over the next week.

This spell underscores the seasonal volatility of North India’s winter, combining snow in the hills with hazardous fog in the plains.

Sources: Business Standard, India Today, IMD Mausam, Hindustan Times