Rain Alert for North India till New Year; IMD Warns of Severe Cold, Delhi Pollution Relief

• IMD forecasts rain in North India from December 30 to January 1 due to a Western Disturbance over Rajasthan.
• Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Western Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Rajasthan are expected to receive light rain.
• The rain will help alleviate severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR (AQI 300-500), but will intensify the cold.
• Temperatures will fluctuate: initial rise in Northwest India, then a sharp drop; Maharashtra to experience severe cold.
• Dense fog and Cold Wave warnings issued for various regions, including 'Severe Cold Day' in Eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Why It Matters: North India faces rain, severe cold, and fog till New Year, with rain offering Delhi pollution relief.