Cold is at its peak in many parts of the country. There is continuous snowfall in the hilly areas, while rain and cold winds continue in the plains of North India. It has been raining continuously in Delhi-NCR for the last two days, due to which waterlogging has been seen in many areas. There has been a sharp drop in temperature due to rain, due to which the possibility of cold wave has increased in the New Year.
Effect of rain and cold in Delhi
Rain has made the weather colder in Delhi and surrounding areas.
- Orange alert of rain:
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for rain for December 28, 2024.
- Drop in temperature:
Due to rain, the temperature in the capital is expected to be minimum 12 degrees and maximum 16 degrees Celsius.
- Status of people:
Amidst the increasing cold, people are trying to get relief from the cold by lighting bonfires.
Highest rainfall in December in 15 years
According to Meteorological Department data, Delhi has recorded the highest rainfall in 15 years in December this year.
- Rain figures:
- A total of 42.8 mm rain has fallen so far.
- This is almost five times more than the average of 8.1 mm.
- Rain starts from Thursday:
The rain that started on Thursday morning continued till Friday. Delhi’s air quality has improved slightly due to this rain, although it is still in the ‘very poor’ category.
- Today’s forecast:
On December 28 also, it will be cloudy throughout the day and there may be light to moderate rain.
Situation in other states of North India
- Snowfall continues:
There is continuous snowfall in the hilly areas of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- Chance of light rain:
There is a possibility of light rain and cold wave in states like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Skymet Forecast:
The first good rains of winter are occurring over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, and Terai areas of Uttarakhand.
effect of fog on new year
The Meteorological Department has estimated that 1 and 2 January Moderate fog may occur in Delhi and other plains of North India on 12th.
- Temperature forecast:
- Maximum Temperature: 17-22 °C.
- Minimum Temperature: 6-9 degree Celsius.
- Possibility of cold wave:
The weather may clear up after the rain by Sunday (December 29), but after that cold winds will increase the chill in the plains. Cold wave may start in many areas from next week.
Weather forecast for the next few days
- 29 December:
The rain is likely to stop by morning. Clouds may clear up during the day.
- From 30th December:
Due to the icy winds coming from the mountains, the temperature will drop rapidly in the plains of North India.
- Beginning of January:
The new year will start with cold and fog. Fog can affect road and rail traffic.
