Delhi-NCR Braces for Hailstorms, Rain; Orange Alert Issued for 7 States

• An intense Western Disturbance is approaching North-Western India, set to dramatically change weather in 48 hours.
• Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh to experience rain and hailstones.
• Heavy snowfall is predicted for Western Himalayan regions (J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand) on Jan 22-23, prompting an 'Orange Alert'.
• Plains like Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and UP will see light to moderate rain, hailstorms, and lightning with strong winds on Jan 23.
• A second Western Disturbance might affect Delhi-NCR around January 26, potentially bringing more cloud cover.

Why It Matters: North India faces a significant weather shift with hailstorms, rain, and heavy snowfall due to Western Disturbances.