Northern India is bracing for another wave of harsh winter weather as a yellow alert for dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR on February 3. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy fog persisting through the day, following a similar spell over the past 24 hours that kept the sun hidden and temperatures subdued. Expect maximum temperatures around 20°C and minimums near 8°C in the capital, disrupting morning commutes and flight schedules once again.
In the hills, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand face renewed activity from a western disturbance. Light to moderate rain and snowfall are likely, accompanied by winds gusting up to 40 km/h. High-altitude areas in Himachal could see fresh snow layers, building on recent falls—Kullu’s Kothi village recorded 15 cm, while Chamba’s Bhatiyat got 21.2 mm rain. Lahaul-Spiti’s Tabo shivered at -7.9°C minimum.
Plains aren’t spared either. Uttar Pradesh, eastern Rajasthan, northern Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Gujarat may experience light rain with thunder and winds up to 50 km/h. Rajasthan’s Kota and Udaipur divisions forecast intermittent showers for the next 2-3 days, with Chittorgarh’s Bhainsrorgarh already logging 13 mm. Dense fog could also grip northwest and eastern Rajasthan, alongside Punjab until February 3 and western UP until the 5th.
Broader alerts cover Haryana, Chandigarh, Bihar, Odisha, and northern MP for fog over the next two days. Mariners in the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea near Comorin, Mannar Gulf, and south Tamil Nadu should avoid seas from February 3-7. Minimum temperatures across northwest, central, and east India remain steady for a week, while Maharashtra might warm up to 24°C in three days. Travelers and farmers, stay vigilant as visibility drops and mountain roads turn treacherous.