Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Western Disturbance Brings Rain, Hail to North India
A strong weather system called a western disturbance is bringing rain, hail, and thunderstorms to parts of North India, including Haryana, Punjab, Delhi-NCR, and Western Uttar Pradesh.
This started on January 26 and will continue until January 29.
In Fatehabad, Haryana, and Patiala, Punjab, there was a severe hailstorm that covered the ground with ice, like snow.
Delhi-NCR and nearby areas experienced heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning.
The weather office has warned people to stay indoors and avoid tall structures.
After the rain, the temperature is expected to drop sharply, making it very cold.
Farmers are advised to delay any work in their fields until the storm passes.
The air quality in Delhi-NCR is also poor due to smog.
People should be careful while driving because the roads may be slippery.
A western disturbance brought heavy rain, hailstorms, and thunderstorms to Haryana, Punjab, Delhi-NCR, and Western UP on January 26-29.
Severe hailstorms blanketed Fatehabad (Haryana) and Patiala (Punjab) in ice, raising concerns about crop damage.
Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rain, squally winds (40–60 kmph), and lightning, with warnings for waterlogging and poor air quality (AQI 294).
Authorities advised people to stay indoors, avoid tall structures, and exercise caution on slippery roads due to reduced visibility.
After the rain, temperatures are expected to drop by 3–5°C, triggering a severe cold wave across the plains.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), authorities, farmers, commuters
- What
- Western disturbance bringing rain, hailstorm, thunderstorms, gusty winds, lightning, and smog
- When
- January 26-29
- Where
- Haryana, Punjab, Delhi-NCR, Western UP, Northeast Rajasthan, India
- Why
- Western disturbance interacting with a cyclonic circulation over Punjab and Haryana
- Region
- Haryana, Punjab, Delhi-NCR, Western UP, Northeast Rajasthan
- Dates
- January 26-29
- Weather Phenomenon
- Western disturbance, hailstorm, heavy rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds, lightning
- Expected Weather
- Light to moderate rain, severe hailstorm, squally winds (40–60 kmph), lightning, waterlogging, smog
- Affected Areas
- Fatehabad (Haryana), Patiala (Punjab), Delhi-NCR, Western UP, Northeast Rajasthan
- Temperatures
- 8°C-10°C (during rain), expected to drop by 3–5°C after January 28
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 294 (poor category) in Delhi-NCR on January 26
Sources
Rajasthan: Western disturbance to bring rain, thunderstoms on January 26, 27
Delhi braces for rain, Himachal faces orange alert as IMD flags western disturbance
Delhi-NCR Weather Prediction: Winter Tightens Grip as Rain and Gusty Winds Hit - Will Rainfall Continue?
Smog covers parts of Delhi-NCR as AQI remains in ‘Poor’ category at 294
Today’s weather: IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi; rain likely across North India
IMD Issues Yellow Alert For Rain In Delhi-NCR As Western Disturbance Hits Capital, AQI Slips Back To ‘Poor’
IMD Update: Fresh rain & thunderstorm for Himachal, J&K & Uttarakhand
Severe Hailstorm Batters Haryana As Rain, Thunder Clamps Down On Delhi-NCR | WATCH
Light Rain, Fresh Snowfall In Himachal; IMD Warns Of Thunderstorms And Cold Conditions
