India Weather Forecast 2026 As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), much of northern and eastern India is grappling with dense to very dense fog today, leading to low visibility and disruptions, while the south remains largely dry and mild. Cold day conditions persist in parts of Bihar, with minimum temperatures dipping below 10°C in several northern pockets. No significant rainfall is expected nationwide today, but isolated light to moderate rain or snow is forecast in the northwest from December 27 onward. In Delhi-NCR, the air quality remains very poor with an AQI of 355 as of 7 AM, exacerbated by stagnant fog and winter inversion.
| Region | Key Conditions Today (Dec 24) | Temperature Range (Min-Max, °C) | Forecast (Next 3-5 Days) | Alerts/Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest India (Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand, HP, J&K) | Dense/very dense fog in isolated pockets; cold day in isolated UP/Uttarakhand spots; visibility <50m in parts of Punjab/UP. | Min: 5-10 (below normal); Max: 18-22 | Fog persists till Dec 31; cold wave Dec 25-27; light snow/rain from Dec 27. | Dense fog: Travel disruptions, use fog lights; cold wave: Layer up, protect vulnerable groups. |
| Central India (MP, Chhattisgarh) | Dense fog in isolated east MP pockets; cold day in some east MP areas. | Min: 8-12 (below normal in spots); Max: 22-25 | Dry; fog till Dec 26; cold wave isolated Dec 25-27. | Fog impacts on roads; cold day: Limit outdoor exposure. |
| East & Northeast India (Bihar, Odisha, WB, Northeast states) | Dense fog in Bihar/Odisha/Northeast; cold day in Bihar/Jharkhand. | Min: 7-12 (below normal); Max: 20-24 | Fog till Dec 29; dry mostly; isolated rain in Northeast Dec 25. | Dense fog: Health risks (respiratory issues); cold day in Bihar till Dec 28. |
| South Peninsula (TN, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra) | Mostly clear/dry; below-normal mins in Karnataka/Telangana. | Min: 15-20 (appreciably below in interior spots); Max: 28-32 | Dry; possible thunderstorms in Andamans Dec 27-29; no major change in temps. | Fishermen: Avoid Bay of Bengal/Gulf of Mannar till Dec 27 due to rough seas. |