India Braces for Severe Weather: Hail, Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Expected This Week

• A cyclonic circulation over Jammu and northeast Bihar, along with a Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream, is causing violent weather across India.
• Heavy rain and snowfall with lightning are predicted for Uttarakhand on January 28; light rain for Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh.
• Bihar and Chhattisgarh may see light to moderate rain, strong winds, and lightning on January 28, with hailstorms possible in Chhattisgarh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim.
• A new Western Disturbance from January 30 will bring rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms to Northwest India, including Rajasthan, on February 1.
• Minimum temperatures in Northwest and Central India may drop by 2-4 degrees Celsius, while dense fog and cold wave conditions are warned for several northern states.

Why It Matters: India faces a week of severe weather, including hail, heavy rain, and cold waves, due to multiple weather systems.