Weather Update: Delhi-NCR saw its coldest January in 13 years as North India prepares for extended winter weather

Weather Update: Delhi-NCR saw its coldest January in 13 years as North India prepares for extended winter weather

Weather Update: Delhi-NCR saw its coldest January in 13 years as North India prepares for extended winter weather

31st January weather update From January 31 to February 2, the meteorological service has forecast mild to moderate scattered rain or snowfall over Uttarakhand and light rain across Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh.

In January this year, the average lowest temperature was 6.43 degrees Celsius, which was the coldest nighttime temperature since 2013.

Long-lasting, very cold weather has been plaguing North India, especially Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Predictions suggest that the severity of winter would probably continue. The current temperature in Delhi-NCR is below the record for January and is the lowest it has been in over 13 years. Delhi is covered in a thick layer of fog, which makes it difficult to see things clearly and reduces the amount of sunshine that arrives. There is a chance that the extreme cold may continue across Rajasthan, Bihar, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.

The potential effects of a recent western disturbance on the weather in the western Himalayan area have been brought to light by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Beginning on January 31, another disturbance is predicted to have an impact on the weather in this area as well as the nearby plains in northwest India. As a consequence, on January 31, there is a chance of isolated areas of heavy rain or snowfall across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

Additionally, from January 31 to February 2, the meteorological service has forecast mild to moderate scattered rain or snowfall over Uttarakhand and light rain across Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh.

January saw very chilly temperatures, heavy fog in the mornings, and poor air quality. In terms of daytime temperatures, it proved to be the coldest month since 2003. This January's average day temperature was 17.9 degrees Celsius, which is 2.2 degrees colder than usual. While the highest temperature in 2003 was little lower at 17.6 degrees Celsius, it was recorded at a same level in 2015.

weather in Delhi-NCR

The lowest temperature in Delhi and the adjacent regions on January 31 may be around 10 degrees Celsius, while the highest temperature may be approximately 20 degrees, according to meteorological office predictions. The lowest temperature is predicted to be about 9 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature is predicted to be around 20 degrees Celsius on February 1, following a similar trend.

On Wednesday morning, a lot of fog is predicted to cover Delhi-NCR, which might make it difficult to see and cause drivers to slow down because of the bitter cold. There could be less sunlight in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and other places, which would mean foggy sky.

Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are experiencing dense fog.

On January 31, there's a chance of heavy fog over North India, especially in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The consequences of a harsh winter are still being felt in this region.

On January 31 and February 1, Skymet Weather predicts mild to moderate rain and thundershowers across Punjab, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, portions of Delhi NCR, and north Rajasthan. During this time, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh may have light to moderate rain.