New Delhi | January 6, 2026
Weather Forecast for India – January 7, 2026
Large parts of India are set to experience intense cold conditions and dense fog on January 7, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A cold wave is expected to prevail from northwest India through central and eastern regions, impacting daily life and travel.
Below is a region-wise detailed weather forecast:
North India
Delhi-NCR
Skies will remain mostly clear, but light to moderate fog is likely during morning hours.
Minimum Temperature: 6°C–8°C
Maximum Temperature: 18°C–20°C
Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan
Several areas are under a cold wave alert, with dense to very dense fog expected.
In parts of Rajasthan, minimum temperatures may dip to 5°C.
Hilly States
Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh: Dense fog is likely in the plains, while higher altitudes will remain dry with stable weather conditions.
Central & Eastern India
Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
Dense to very dense fog expected during early morning and night hours.
Minimum temperatures may fall by 2–3°C.
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Cold wave conditions and persistent fog likely in some areas.
Jharkhand & Odisha
Cold wave conditions may continue, with misty mornings expected.
South India
Tamil Nadu & Kerala
A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal may bring light to moderate rainfall, especially in coastal Tamil Nadu.
Other Southern States
Telangana, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh will largely see dry and clear weather, though a slight dip in temperatures is possible.
Travel Advisory
Due to dense fog, road, rail, and air traffic may be disrupted, particularly in North and East India. Travelers are advised to check real-time weather updates and follow local advisories before planning journeys.
