Today's Weather LIVE Updates: Foggy run-up to Republic Day? IMD predicts dense fog for Haryana; Delhi to see dip in temp

Delhi NCR experienced maximum temperatures significantly below normal. Palam recorded 16.6 degrees Celsius, 3.6 degrees below the usual, while Lodi Road observed 16.1 degrees Celsius, 4.9 degrees below the average. Ridge measured 15.7 degrees Celsius and Ayanagar 15.8 degrees Celsius, both over four degrees below normal, PTI reported.

IMD has forecasted light rain in Srinagar for the next two days.

Several shikaras on Friday at Dal Lake in Srinagar were damaged as strong winds swept through the area, ANI reported.

In Delhi, the average rainfall on Friday Ridge was the highest at 17.4 mm, followed by Palam (14.0 mm), Lodi Road (13.4 mm), Safdarjung (13.2 mm), and Ayanagar (11.5 mm), PTI reported.

Delhi weather LIVE Updates: Delhi is likely to experience shallow to moderate fog during the morning hours in the upcoming days. As per IMD's forecast, moderate fog is expected on Republic Day, while very light to light rain is likely on 27 January.

J&K weather LIVE Updates: As per IMD's weather forecast, Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience isolated heavy snowfall or rainfall on 27 January.

Delhi weather LIVE Updates: Western disturbances are especially important during the winter and early spring months. Unlike the monsoon, which arrives from the Indian Ocean in summer, western disturbances are the main source of winter rainfall in North India.

Haryana weather LIVE Updates: As per IMD, dense to very dense fog conditions are likely during morning/ night hours in some/isolated pockets over Punjab and Haryana & Chandigarh during 24th-26th January.

Delhi weather LIVE Updates: Marching columns of soldiers, drenched in rain-soaked uniforms and boots, carried out the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade on Friday, even as steady rain and thunder caused delays along the ceremonial Kartavya Path.

Delhi weather LIVE Updates: The IMD has predicted cloudy skies for upcoming days in Delhi, with shallow to moderate fog expected.

“From January 26 to 28, widespread rain and snowfall is expected across Himachal Pradesh. Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, Kinnaur and Kullu districts are likely to receive heavy snowfall, for which an Orange Alert has been issued,” Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist, IMD Himachal Pradesh, told ANI.

Due to sudden rain, the full dress rehearsal of Republic Day events on Kartavya Path in the national capital was delayed on Friday morning, PTI reported.

"Light to moderate snowfall is continuing in higher reaches of Chamba, Kullu, Kinnaur and Shimla, while Una, Bilaspur and Hamirpur have recorded rainfall in the past 24 hours. Hamirpur recorded the highest rainfall at 25 mm," Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist, IMD Himachal Pradesh, told ANI.

"A Western Disturbance has been active over Himachal Pradesh since last night. Due to this, rainfall has been recorded across the state, while snowfall has occurred in three to four districts," Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist, IMD Himachal Pradesh, told ANI.

IMD has issued a new alert warning of widespread snowfall and rainfall in Himachal Pradesh. This is expected to continue causing disruptions to daily life, with commuters facing serious issues such as slippery roads, traffic congestion, and fuel shortages, ANI reported.

IMD expects a “fall in minimum temperatures by 3-5°C likely over plains Northwest India including Delhi during next 24 hours.”

Lolab in North Kashmir covered in snow. Photo: Hanief Bin Aziz

As the region receives heavy snowfall, SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir Ravinder Pal Singh advises commuters and tourists to avoid travel.

Predicting more snowfal toda evening, IMD said, “Light to moderate Rain/ Snow at most places with possibility of heavy rain/ snow over few dists of Chenab valley, Pir-Panjal range & dists of South KMR till today evening & improvement thereafter.”

A blanket of snow covered Verinag town of Jammu & Kashmir.

Jammu & Kashmir Traffic Police in its latest travel advisory said, “Due to fresh snow accumulation and heavy rain on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), traffic from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa (including Doda, Patnitop, Banihal etc.) has been closed. Apart from this, Mughal Road, SSG Road and Sinthan Road have also been closed. People are advised not to travel on these roads until they are completely restored and declared safe for traffic.”

All flights were cancelled at Srinagar airport due to heavy snowfall on 23 January.

Jammu & Kashmir Tourism on Friday shared visuals of snow laden Kashmir valley.

SpiceJet's travel advisory for Delhi said, “Due to bad weather (rainfall) in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via http://spicejet.com/#status.”

SpiceJet's travel advisory for Delhi said, “Due to bad weather (snowfall) in Srinagar (SXR), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via http://spicejet.com/#status.”

Air India issued a travel advisory on Friday that said, “Snowfall has impacted our flight operations to and from Srinagar this morning, resulting in extended wait times.”

Vaishno Devi Board in a post on X stated, "Season’s first snowfall at shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. Devotees were blessed to witness breathtaking weather as fresh snow gently adorned the holy surroundings of Maa Vaishno Devi Bhawan and Bhairon Temple."

IndiGo's travel advisory states, “Bad weather over #Jammu, #Srinagar, #Leh, #Dharamshala and #Chandigarh have impacted flight schedules. We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly.”

On Friday, rail services on the Banihal–Baramulla section were suspended after heavy snowfall. Authorities cancelled multiple passenger trains due to heavy snowfall in parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Snow clearance operations are underway at Srinagar Airport but the authorities said that the current weather conditions indicate that normalisation of services may take longer than expected.

Delhi's AQI recorded marked improvement on Friday as the air quality improved to ‘satisfactory’ levels at IGI, Pusa, Lodhi Road and Mandir Marg following first rain of the year. The AQI returned to ‘201-300’ range after 10 days of toxic air.

The heavy rainfall on 23 January morning ended the prolonged dry spell. Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded a reading of 285 at 11:00 AM, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

Over 17 flights to and from Srinagar Airport were cancelled on Friday, which connected Srinagar with several metropolitan cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Jammu.

As per IMD data, Kothi recorded highest snowfall in 24-hour period. Given below is the snow depth recorded (in cm) over Himachal Pradesh during past 24 hours ending at 830 hrs IST of 23 January 2026:

Kothi 15.0

Gondla 12.0

Kukumseri 6.8

Jot 6.0

Manali 4.8

Keylong 4.0

Kufri 4.0

Bharmaur 4.0

Shimla 0.6

Sarahan Tr

IMD issued an orange alert for heavy rains in the next 2 hours and said, “Light to moderate *intermittent rainfall accompanied with Moderate thunderstorm and lightning (30-50 Km/h gusty winds)* is very likely to occur at most places of *delhi, NCR ( Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Bahadurgarh, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Faridabad, Ballabhgarh).”

Srinagar Police issue d region wise helpline numbers amid inclement weather conditions.

IndiGo's travel advisory said, “Snowfall in #Srinagar has impacted flight operations. If you or your loved ones are travelling, you may check the flight status here https://goindigo.in/check-flight-status.html. For cancelled flights, you can explore alternatives or claim a refund by visiting https://goindigo.in/plan-b.html.”

Jammu & Kashmir Traffic Police in its travel advisory said, “Traffic movement has been stopped in both directions i.e from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa on Jammu Srinagar NHW (NH-44) due to fresh snowfall in and around the NAVYUG Tunnel. In addition, the Mughal Road, SSG Road, and Sinthan Road have also been closed owing to fresh snow accumulation. People are advised not to travel on above-mentioned roads until the roads are fully restored and declared safe for traffic.”

Another intense Western Disturbance likely to affect northwest India from 26th to 28th January, IMD said.

As per IMD data, Gulmarg recorded highest snowfall in a day. Given below is the snow depth recorded (in cm) over Jammu and Kashmir during past 24 hours ending at 830 hrs IST of 23 January 2026:

Kashmir division:

Gulmarg 46.0

Kupwara 27.0

Pahalgam 18.0

Kukernag 17.0

Qazi Gund 5.0

Jammu division

Banihal 14.0

Batote 6.5

Bhadarwah 5.5

Jammu & Kashmir's Shopian district was covered in a blanket of snow on Friday morning.

Himachal Pradesh's capital, Shimla, witnessed intense snowfall on Friday morning.

In addition to Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), Mughal Road, the SSG Road, and the Sinthan Road, have also been closed due to fresh snow.

Predicting generally cloudy sky, IMD forecasted, “One or two spells of light rain accompanied with thunderstorm/lightning and gusty winds speed reaching 30-40 kmph likely during early hours to forenoon hours. Another spell of very light to light rain towards afternoon/evening. Shallow fog during morning hours.”

The maximum and minimum temperatures in the national capital are likely to settle around 18°C to 20°C and 11°C to 13°C respectively. The minimum temperature will be appreciably above normal (3.1°C to 5.0°C) and the maximum temperatures will be below normal (-1.6°C to -3.0°C) over Delhi, IMD said.

Anantnag on Friday morning looked serene with silver lining after fresh snowfall and Thursday's windstorm.

Budgam district on Friday was covered in a thick blanket of snow.