Weather Forecast: The New Year will begin with snowfall and rain, cold will wreak havoc; read weather updates

There is severe cold in North India. There are clouds from the mountains to the plains. Along with this, snowfall has started on the peaks and rain in the lower areas. After the rain, a drop in temperature has been recorded in many areas including Delhi-NCR.

North India is experiencing severe cold. There are clouds from the mountains to the plains. Along with this, snowfall has started on the peaks and rain in the lower areas. After the rain in many areas including Delhi-NCR, the temperature has dropped. The cold has increased due to the rain on Friday in Delhi and surrounding areas. December 27 was recorded as the coldest day of the season in Delhi. The maximum temperature in Safdarjung and Palam was less than 15 degrees Celsius. According to IMD, the outbreak of cold may increase further in the coming days.

According to the Meteorological Department (IMD), due to the collision of an active Western Disturbance and eastern winds, rain and thundershowers are occurring in northwest and central India. The Meteorological Department says that after this rain, the cold will increase further.

Temperatures are likely to drop further

IMD scientist Naresh Kumar said that currently, the western disturbance is active in Punjab and its adjoining areas. Due to this, there is a possibility of a further drop in temperature in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan for the next two days.

The IMD has issued a hailstorm alert in Delhi and many other areas of North India. An 'orange' alert has been issued for Delhi on Friday, while a 'yellow' alert has been issued on Saturday and Sunday.

Rain alert

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for many parts of North India. This includes Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh and East Rajasthan.

Cold wave will continue in the New Year

The Meteorological Department says that the cold wave will continue in North India till the New Year. People have been advised to remain alert due to rain, snowfall and dense fog. Cold conditions (cold wave) may form again at the beginning of next week. The effect of cold will be felt with cold nights.

PC: PTI