IMD Issues Heavy Rain, Hail, Thunderstorm Alert for 11 States; Cold Wave Expected

• IMD warns of heavy rainfall in 11 states on January 26, 27, and 28, with a renewed cold wave anticipated.
• Western Disturbances are causing adverse weather, with a new mid-level system in J&K and another expected on January 30.
• Heavy rain and hailstorms are forecast for Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand; Rajasthan and East UP to see rain on Jan 27-28.
• Rain is also expected in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, and parts of South India.
• Delhi and UP will experience cold and fog, while Bihar expects mixed weather with thunderstorms in northern districts on Jan 28.

Why It Matters: IMD forecasts heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms across 11 states from Jan 26-28, with a cold wave.