IMD Warns of Triple Cold Attack: Snow, Rain, Hail to Hit North India for 48 Hours

• IMD predicts a 'triple attack' of cold with snowfall, heavy rain, and hail across North India for the next 48 hours.
• A powerful Western Disturbance over Afghanistan will impact weather from Jammu and Kashmir to Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
• A 'red alert' has been issued for heavy rain, snowfall, and hailstorms in several Northwest Indian states.
• Mountainous regions like Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand face severe conditions with heavy snowfall and stormy winds.
• Light to moderate rain is expected in Delhi-NCR on Friday, with rain in Uttar Pradesh on Friday and Eastern UP on Saturday; strong winds and hailstorms could damage crops.

Why It Matters: North India faces a severe 48-hour cold spell with snow, rain, and hail, prompting an IMD red alert.