IMD Forecasts Rain, Snowfall in North India; Cold Wave Warning Issued

• An intense western disturbance will bring widespread rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms to northwest India from January 21.
• Heavy snowfall is expected in Kashmir Valley on January 22-23, and in higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on January 23.
• Plains of northwest India, including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh, will experience light to moderate rainfall between January 22-24.
• Delhi NCR is forecast to have light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds on January 23, with temperatures dropping.
• Dense fog and cold wave conditions are likely in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh; fishermen advised caution in northwest Arabian Sea.

Why It Matters: IMD predicts widespread rain, snowfall, and cold wave conditions across North India due to a western disturbance.