Live Weather Updates 07-01-2025: Cold Wave, Rain, and Snowfall Alerts Across Northwest India

IMD has issued a cold wave alert for Uttar Pradesh, with heavy rain and snowfall expected in Northwest India. Dense fog is likely to affect regions like Punjab and Haryana, causing visibility issues.

Background

With temperatures reaching freezing levels, particularly in North India, residents are currently grappling with severe cold wave conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold day warning in parts of Uttar Pradesh till January 8. Extreme winter conditions are also likely to persist in isolated pockets of Rajasthan on January 7.Heavy Rain/Snowfall Alert Over Northwest IndiaAccording to IMD, certain areas are expected to experience rain accompanied by thunderstorms and hailstorm activity during this week. A fresh western disturbance is likely to cause light to moderate rainfall over northeastern states till January 8. Additionally, an isolated hailstorm will likely affect Arunachal Pradesh and Assam on January 7. Another western disturbance is predicted to bring light to moderate rainfall/snowfall over the Western Himalayan region and Northwest India from January 10 to 12.Fog Alert in Punjab and HaryanaThe IMD has issued a serious dense fog warning for different regions of the country. Visibility and transportation are expected to face significant challenges during late-night and early-morning hours in Uttar Pradesh from January 7 to 9. Some parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh are expected to witness similar conditions till January 8. The Met Body has also issued an alert for fog in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim today.Fishermen WarningsFishermen are advised not to venture into areas along and off the Somalia coast, the western parts of the southwest Arabian Sea, over the Comorin area, and the adjoining Gulf of Mannar today.AQI and Weather Forecast for DelhiThe air quality in the national capital was recorded at 310 on Tuesday, under the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. There has been a slight rise in minimum temperature and a fall in maximum temperature by up to 1°C over Delhi/NCR during the past 24 hours. The maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi are in the range of 17 to 19°C and 9 to 10°C, respectively.Snowfall in KashmirNight temperatures saw a slight increase because of overnight snowfall, though they remained below the freezing point. Minimum temperatures were recorded at -0.5°C, a surge from the previous night’s -2.5°C. The famous tourist destination Gulmarg continued to shiver at -4.5°C.Yellow Warning Issued for Himachal PradeshThe Weather Department issued a yellow alert for dense fog in Mandi, Una, Kangra, Bilaspur, and Hamirpur districts on January 9 and 10. Despite a brief appearance of the sun, temperatures are likely to remain low.

07/01/2025 17:12:36

Live Weather Update: IMD Predicts Cold Wave and Dense Fog Persist Across North India

xThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that cold day to severe cold day conditions prevailed in isolated pockets of East Uttar Pradesh, with similar conditions affecting West Uttar Pradesh. Ground frost was observed in isolated areas of Uttarakhand.

Widespread Dense Fog Over Indo-Gangetic Plains

Widespread fog conditions were reported across the Indo-Gangetic plains, with visibility dropping below 50 meters in pockets of Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha. Dense fog with visibility between 50 to 200 meters affected isolated pockets of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Bihar, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.

Forecast: Continued Fog and Upcoming Wet Spell

Dense to very dense fog conditions are likely to persist over the Indo-Gangetic plains for the next 3 to 4 days. An upcoming Western Disturbance, interacting with easterly winds, is expected to bring a wet spell to Northwest India from January 10 to 12, 2025.

Synoptic Systems Overview

A Western Disturbance as a trough in the middle and upper troposphere runs along longitude 84° East, north of latitude 20° North. Cyclonic circulations are present over Northwest Uttar Pradesh, Northwest Assam, and the equatorial Indian Ocean. A trough extends from the equatorial ocean to South Kerala across the South Bay of Bengal and South Tamil Nadu. A fresh Western Disturbance is expected to affect Northwest India from January 10, 2025.

Minimum Temperature Observations

Minimum temperatures below 0°C were reported in many parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Himachal Pradesh experienced temperatures between 0 to 5°C, while Northwest India recorded temperatures between 5 to 10°C. The lowest minimum temperature over the plains was 5.9°C in Churu, East Rajasthan.

Temperature Forecast

A fall in minimum temperatures by 2 to 4°C is expected in Northwest and Central India over the next two days, followed by a gradual rise. A similar trend is forecasted for East India and Maharashtra, while Gujarat is expected to see no significant changes initially, with a gradual rise thereafter.

Subdivision-Wise Weather Warnings

Day 1 (January 7): Cold day conditions are forecasted in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Cold wave warnings are issued for Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. Dense fog warnings are in place for Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Sikkim.
  
Day 2 (January 8): Cold day warnings continue for Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, with cold wave warnings for Himachal Pradesh and West Rajasthan. Very dense fog is forecasted for Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.
  
Days 3 and 4: Fog conditions are expected to reduce, with dense fog warnings remaining for Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, along with the northeastern states.
  
Days 5 to 7: Dense fog warnings are issued for Assam, Meghalaya, and other northeastern states, with no major warnings for days six and seven.

07/01/2025 14:00:34

Live Weather Updates 07-01-2025: Severe Fog Disrupts Visibility Across North India on January 7, 2025

On January 7, 2025, dense fog severely affected visibility in North India, with several locations reporting zero visibility. Jammu Airport, Patiala, Amritsar, Azamgarh, Lucknow, and Bareilly all recorded 0 meters of visibility, indicating very dense fog. Ambala (Haryana) had 30 meters of visibility, and Rourkela (Odisha) reported 40 meters. The fog conditions ranged from very dense (<50 meters) to moderate (200-500 meters), significantly impacting air and ground travel in the region.

07/01/2025 12:18:15

Subzero Temperatures Recorded in Hill Stations Across India on January 7, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported subzero minimum temperatures across various hill stations on January 7, 2025. Leh (Ladakh) experienced the lowest temperature at -10.2°C, followed by Pahalgam (-7.8°C) and Gulmarg (-6.6°C) in Jammu and Kashmir. Kalpa in Himachal Pradesh recorded -3.0°C, while Qazi Gund and Kukarnag in Jammu and Kashmir saw temperatures of -1.4°C and -0.5°C, respectively.

07/01/2025 12:10:43

Live Weather Update 07-01-2025: Maximum and Minimum Temperatures Across the Plains of India on January 6-7, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released temperature data for January 6 and 7, 2025, across various stations. On January 7, Delhi's Safdarjung recorded a minimum of 10.5°C (4°C above normal), while the maximum temperature dropped to 16.9°C. In Rajasthan, Jaisalmer saw a minimum of 6.6°C with a maximum of 22.6°C. Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi experienced a minimum of 13.0°C and a maximum of 17.5°C. In Madhya Pradesh, Mandla recorded a high of 29.5°C. Cold temperatures and fluctuating maxima were observed across the plains.

07/01/2025 12:08:40

Live Weather Updates 07-01-2025: Dense Fog and Cold Wave Conditions Persist Across North India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that fog intensity has reduced since early morning, though dense fog continues in Punjab, East Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Jammu & Kashmir. Delhi's Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 9°C, 3°C above normal. A forecast suggests further temperature drops and potential dense fog in the coming days. Severe cold day conditions are expected in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, with thunderstorm warnings issued for Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya.

07/01/2025 12:04:49

Delhi Sees Mild Winter Morning with Minimum Temperatures Above Normal

Delhi recorded minimum temperatures higher than usual on January 7, 2025, with Palam at 9.0°C (3°C above normal), Ridge at 9.6°C (3°C above normal), Ayanagar at 9.8°C (4°C above normal), Safdarjung at 10.5°C (4°C above normal), and Lodhi Road at 10.6°C (5°C above normal). @Indiametdept shared these observations at 0830 HRS IST.