IMD Warns of 72-Hour Rain, Snow, and Strong Winds Across India for Republic Day

• A Western Disturbance near Punjab will bring bad weather to mountains and plains from January 26-28, 2026.
• Delhi-NCR and northwestern states to experience icy winds of 40-60 kmph on Republic Day; dense fog expected in Himalayan foothills of Bengal.
• Heavy snowfall, hailstorms, and light to moderate rain predicted for Western Himalayan region (J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand) from Jan 26-28.
• Plains of Northwest India (Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, UP, MP) to see thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms on Jan 27-28, potentially damaging crops.
• South India's coastal areas, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala to face strong winds (40-70 kmph) and rain; dense fog in parts of UP, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh.

Why It Matters: IMD forecasts widespread rain, snow, strong winds, and fog across India for Republic Day weekend.