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PTC Web Desk: Weather conditions across large parts of north India have changed sharply with the activation of a western disturbance. Several states, including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, have been witnessing rainfall since late night, accompanied by strong winds. The spell has led to a noticeable drop in temperatures in many districts.
#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Fresh snowfall recorded in New Tehri township. Due to the snowfall, the entire area is seen blanketed under a white sheet of snow. pic.twitter.com/UqsbKMW7wu — ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2026
#WATCH | जम्मू-कश्मीर: मौसम में बदलाव के बाद, जम्मू-कश्मीर के डोडा में ताजा बर्फबारी हुई। pic.twitter.com/jgraARG5jE
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 23, 2026
In the Himalayan region, rain and snowfall have begun, marking a significant shift in weather patterns. Himachal Pradesh’s popular hill stations, Shimla and Manali, recorded the season’s first snowfall, bringing an end to a prolonged dry spell that had lasted for over three and a half months.
Snowfall continues across both plains and mountainous districts of Jammu and Kashmir. At Srinagar airport, snow accumulation of up to four inches led to the cancellation of all flights scheduled for Friday. The Srinagar–Jammu national highway has also been closed due to adverse conditions.
#WATCH | Chandigarh: On yellow alert issued as snowfall increases in hilly areas, Director IMD Chandigarh, Surinder Paul says, "... The maximum rainfall activity in Punjab has been recorded in the northern districts, particularly Pathankot and Gurdaspur. In Haryana, the highest… pic.twitter.com/S8CpByyadq — ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2026
#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Following a change in the weather, Mussoorie is witnessing snowfall. pic.twitter.com/tStkghDd7A — ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2026
Traffic has been halted near the Navyug Tunnel, while the Mughal Road and Sinthan Pass remain shut. In Katra, the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage has been suspended due to snowfall. Authorities have ordered the closure of schools in Rajouri, Poonch and Kathua districts as a precautionary measure.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast that a second strong western disturbance is likely to become active on January 26. This system may bring rainfall to nine states in north India and fresh snowfall in the hill states.
#WATCH दिल्ली: भारी बारिश से राष्ट्रीय राजधानी में जलभराव हुआ।
वीडियो शंकर रोड से है। pic.twitter.com/fReTAGAvDT — ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 23, 2026
A western disturbance is a weather system that originates in the west and moves eastward, carrying moisture-laden winds and clouds. Its activation often results in snowfall in mountainous regions and rainfall in the plains, along with falling temperatures, frost and cold wave conditions. #WATCH भदरवाह (जम्मू-कश्मीर): घाटी में ताज़ा बर्फबारी हुई। pic.twitter.com/GH4RPSiBpF — ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 23, 2026
Meanwhile, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, the police successfully rescued 12 persons, including women and children, who were stranded due to heavy snowfall. The group had been trapped in the Chochru Galla area after weather conditions deteriorated.
An emergency call was received at a police post in Sangh, located about 12 km from the affected area. Rescue teams were immediately deployed, and after a challenging three-hour operation, police personnel reached the location and safely evacuated all stranded individuals.
- With inputs from agencies
