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News India Live, Digital Desk: The Meteorological Department (IMD) has once again issued a warning amid severe cold and dense fog in North India. Due to the effect of an active Western Disturbance, the weather of North-West India will change rapidly from the night of 31 January. Its maximum impact will be seen in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and hilly states on 1 and 2 February 2026.1. Next 48 hours: ‘Cold Wave’ alert in Punjab and Haryana The weather department has issued a yellow and orange alert of dense fog and severe cold wave in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh for January 29 and 30. Visibility: Visibility has dropped to 40-50 meters in cities like Chandigarh and Bathinda. Cold districts: In Fazilka, Muktsar, Bathinda and Mansa. ‘Severe cold wave’ conditions persist. Temperature: The minimum temperature is likely to drop further by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius. 2. Rain and hailstorm from February 1 (Rain Alert) A new Western Disturbance will be active from the night of January 31, due to which a period of rain will start in the plains: Where will it rain: Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning may occur in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi-NCR on February 1. Strong winds: Strong winds at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour are expected during the rains. Rajasthan: January 31 and There is a possibility of isolated light rain and hailstorm in the northern and eastern parts of the state on February 1.3. ‘Heavy’ alert of snowfall in the mountains. The Meteorological Department has warned of huge devastation in the hilly states: Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal: Heavy rain and snowfall are expected on January 31 and February 1. Uttarakhand: An alert has been issued for snowfall in the mountainous areas and hailstorm in the low-lying areas on February 1 and 2. Avalanche warning: Due to heavy snowfall, the risk of avalanche in the hilly areas has also increased. Is.4. Halup of Uttar Pradesh and other states: There is a possibility of dense fog in 18 districts including Lucknow on January 31. There is a possibility of rain in western Uttar Pradesh on 1 and 2 February. Madhya Pradesh: Here too there may be light rain with thunderstorms on 1 and 2 February. Weather Summary (30 Jan – 02 Feb) Date Area Impact 30 January Punjab, Haryana, Delhi Dense fog and severe cold 31 January Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir Cloud cover, rain since late night 01 February Most parts of North India Rain, snowfall and strong winds 02 February: UP, Uttarakhand, MP rains will continue, then mercury will fall