India Braces for Severe Weather: Hail, Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Expected This Week
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CNBC Awaaz•28-01-2026, 15:45
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.
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