IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain, Hailstorm, Cold Wave Across 9 States Until January 28

• An active Western Disturbance will impact North India from January 24-28, bringing significant weather changes.
• Nine states including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Kashmir are under heavy rainfall and strong wind alerts.
• Hailstorm warnings are issued for Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Northwest Uttar Pradesh.
• Dense fog is expected in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh; cold wave conditions in Himachal Pradesh.
• North Bengal to experience dense fog, while South Bengal districts like Birbhum and Murshidabad will see moderate fog.

Why It Matters: IMD predicts widespread rain, snow, hailstorms, and cold waves across nine states until January 28.