Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Delhi, Himachal, Kashmir Experience Weather Extremes
The weather people said there will be a lot of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Kashmir.
In Delhi, there was light to moderate rain in the morning, and more rain is expected later in the day.
The temperature in Delhi dropped to around 16.4 degrees Celsius.
In Himachal Pradesh, Shimla got its first snowfall of the season, and the roads in some areas were blocked.
In Kashmir, there was fresh snowfall in Gulmarg and other areas, with strong winds causing trees to fall and electricity to go out.
The main road between Jammu and Srinagar was closed, and some flights were cancelled.
The weather is expected to be very cold and snowy in these places for the next few days.
Delhi experienced light to moderate rain and thunderstorms on January 23, with temperatures dropping to 16.4 degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department issued an Orange Nowcast Warning and a Yellow Alert for Delhi, predicting more rain and thunderstorms.
Shimla received its first snowfall of the season, with heavy snowfall and rainfall forecasted for Himachal Pradesh.
Fresh snowfall and strong winds in Kashmir caused uprooted trees, electricity outages, and the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
Multiple flights at Srinagar Airport were cancelled due to snowfall and a NOTAM at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department, Shimla Meteorological Centre, Meteorological Department in Kashmir
- What
- Heavy snowfall, rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Kashmir
- When
- January 23 to 28, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, India
- Why
- Weather conditions as predicted by the Meteorological Centres due to western disturbances
Weather Forecast
Impact on Infrastructure
Weather Predictions
Weather Forecast
The India Meteorological Department predicted thunderstorms, rain, and gusty winds in Delhi and nearby areas due to a western disturbance.
Impact on Infrastructure
The Meteorological Department in Kashmir predicted widespread light to moderate rainfall and snowfall, with heavy falls at a few places, and strong winds affecting the region.
Impact on Infrastructure
Weather Forecast
No specific impacts on infrastructure were mentioned in the Delhi forecast.
Impact on Infrastructure
In Kashmir, high-speed winds uprooted trees and caused electricity outages as a precautionary measure. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was shut down due to heavy snowfall, and multiple flights at Srinagar Airport were cancelled.
- Alerts Issued in Delhi
- Orange Nowcast Warning, Yellow Alert
- Affected Areas in Delhi
- Narela, Bawana, Alipur, Burari, Kanjhawala, Rohini, Badli, Model Town, Azadpur, Pitampura, Mundka, Pashchim Vihar, Punjabi Bagh, Rajouri Garden, Jaffarpur, Najafgarh, Dwarka, Bahadurgarh, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Farukhnagar, Mahendargarh, Narnaul, Kotputli
- Forecast Date in Delhi
- January 23, 2026
- Additional Forecast in Delhi
- Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph during early morning to forenoon hours, another spell of light rain in the afternoon or evening
- Temperature in Delhi
- 16.4 degrees Celsius at 7 am
- Affected Areas in Kashmir
- Gulmarg, Kupwara, Baramulla, Shopian, Srinagar
- Impact in Kashmir
- Uprooted trees, electricity outages, and strong winds, closure of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, cancellation of flights at Srinagar Airport
- Affected Areas in Himachal Pradesh
- Shimla, Manali, Chopal, Deha
- Impact in Himachal Pradesh
- Chopal-Deha road blocked due to snowfall, advisory issued by Shimla administration
Sources
MeT predicts heavy snowfall, rainfall in Himachal on Jan 23
Delhi logs warmest January day in seven years
Gulmarg, other areas in Kashmir receive fresh snowfall
Delhi, Nearby Areas Witness Rain, Thunderstorms, More Showers Likely
Light rains, thunderstorm across parts of Delhi
Today's Weather LIVE Updates: Shimla, Gulmarg receive fresh snowfall; rainfall ends dry spell in Delhi, AQI improves
Delhi wakes up to rain, thunderstorms; temperature drops
Shimla gets first snowfall of season, dry spell ends
Rain brings cooler weather to Delhi; IMD predicts more showers
Shimla Gets First Snowfall of Season, Dry Spell Ends
Orange Alert in Delhi: Early Morning Rain Brings Cooler Weather, AQI Improves
Shimla receives season’s first snowfall, traffic and power supply affected in Upper Regions
Fresh snowfall in Jammu’s higher reaches; rains bring relief from long dry spell in plains
Heavy snowfall, snowstorms in Himachal, commuters stranded
Snowfall in high-altitude areas of Uttarakhand, rain in plains; Orange alert issued
Himachal Pradesh receives season’s first snowfall; tourists celebrate scenic views