Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Heavy Rain and Snow Alerts in India
There's going to be a lot of rain in some parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
The weather will be cloudy, and there might be thunderstorms and lightning.
It's going to be a bit warmer than usual, with temperatures around 28-29°C during the day and 22-23°C at night.
The wind will be strong, so fishermen are advised not to go out to sea.
After January 26, the weather is expected to get better and become dry.
In Himachal Pradesh, heavy snowfall has caused many roads to close, and tourists are stranded in Manali.
The government has issued alerts and is working to clear the roads and restore services.
Heavy rain expected in isolated places across several districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on January 25.
Moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning likely in some areas, with temperatures ranging from 22-23°C to 28-29°C.
Light to moderate rain expected in isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
Squally weather with wind speeds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, likely over the Tamil Nadu coast, Gulf of Mannar, and Comorin area.
Dry weather expected to return to the region from January 27.
- Who
- Residents of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Himachal Pradesh, including tourists in Manali
- What
- Heavy rain and snow alerts issued due to severe weather conditions
- When
- January 25-28, with dry weather expected from January 27 in Tamil Nadu
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- Due to current wet spell, western disturbance, and severe weather conditions
Residents and Tourists
Government and Meteorological Departments
Preparedness and Response
Residents and Tourists
Residents and tourists are facing disruptions and hardships due to heavy snowfall and rain, with many stranded in traffic jams and without electricity.
Government and Meteorological Departments
Government agencies are issuing alerts and advisories to warn the public and are working to clear roads and restore services.
- Affected Regions
- Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Himachal Pradesh
- Expected Weather
- Heavy rain, snowfall, thunderstorms, and lightning
- Temperature Range
- 22-23°C to 28-29°C in Tamil Nadu, 10°C in Himachal Pradesh
- Wind Speeds
- 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph in Tamil Nadu
- Road Closures
- 835 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh, including national highways
- Power Outages
- 1,942 transformers disrupted in Himachal Pradesh
- Alerts Issued
- Orange and yellow alerts for heavy snowfall and rain in Himachal Pradesh
- Tourist Impact
- Tourists stranded in Manali due to heavy snowfall and traffic jams
Sources
Heavy rain expected in isolated places in TN
Heavy rain expected in isolated places in TN
Heavy rain expected in isolated places in TN
835 Roads Shut In Himachal, Orange Alert Issued For More Snow On Monday
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain, snowfall in Himachal Pradesh from January 26: These areas to be impacted
