The cold wave continues in Jammu and Kashmir and the temperature was recorded below zero in many areas.

The sky remained cloudy in the national capital on Tuesday morning.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), on January 26, on the occasion of Republic Day, the national capital is expected to remain cloudy and light rain.

The department blamed the clouds in the sky for the decrease in cold at night.

He said that the clouds trap the heat during the day, due to which the night temperature remains above normal.

However, they also prevent the sunlight from reaching the earth, which leads to a decrease in the day temperature.

According to IMD, light rain is expected in Delhi till Thursday due to the effect of an intense Western Disturbance affecting Northwest India.

Light rain in eastern parts of Rajasthan 

The plains of eastern parts of Rajasthan received light rain during the last 24 hours and Vair in Bharatpur recorded maximum rainfall of 21 mm.

According to the Meteorological Department, during this period, 17 mm of rain was recorded in Rupwas of Bharatpur, 11 mm each in Gangapur and Bayana.

According to the department, due to the Western Disturbance, other areas of the state Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, and Dhaulpur also received light rain till 8.30 am on Tuesday.

On the other hand, an increase in the night temperature was recorded in many areas of the state.

Night temperature was recorded above normal in Jaipur-Kota division and up to normal in other divisions.

Light rain in parts of Punjab and Haryana

Light rain occurred in parts of Punjab and Haryana on Tuesday, while many parts of both the states are still in the grip of cold.

The Meteorological Department said that there has been light rain in some parts including Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states.

However, despite the change in the weather, Bathinda in Punjab is in the grip of severe cold, where the minimum temperature was recorded at four degrees Celsius. Apart from this, the minimum temperature was five degrees Celsius in Gurdaspur, 6.4 degrees Celsius in Barnala, 6.9 degrees Celsius in Faridkot, Amritsar recorded 6.2 degrees Celsius, Ludhiana 7.4 degrees Celsius and Patiala recorded a minimum of 9.3 degrees Celsius.

Sirsa was the coldest place in Haryana, where the minimum temperature was recorded at 5.5 degree Celsius.

Minimum temperature below zero in many areas of Jammu and Kashmir

The cold wave continues in Jammu and Kashmir and the temperature was recorded below zero in many areas.

According to officials, the minimum temperature was minus 2.3 degrees Celsius in Srinagar and minus 9.5 degrees Celsius in Gulmarg.

Whereas, Qazigund, the gateway to the valley, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 0.6 degree Celsius.

Kokernag in South Kashmir recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.5 degrees Celsius, while Kupwara recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.4 degrees Celsius, officials said.

Light rain or snow may occur at isolated places on Saturday and Sunday.

Himachal Pradesh: Cold wave intensified due to snowfall in higher areas

Light to moderate snowfall in the tribal areas and higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh and intermittent light rain in the middle and lower hilly areas intensified the cold wave in the state.

Officials said that there was 30 cm of snow on the top of Rohtang Pass.

After this, there was 17.5 cm and 15 cm snowfall in the north portal and south portal of Atal tunnel respectively.

Officials said Solang and Jalorijyot received 7.7 cm of snow, Kukumseri, Keylong, Chaudhar and Tindi five cm each.

Drizzle and light rain were observed at many places including Manali, Chamba, Bilaspur, Una, Shimla, Sundernagar and Bhuntar.

The local weather office has predicted thunderstorm, lightning and hailstorm at isolated places in the plains and lower hills of eight districts, except Kullu, Shimla, Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti, for Wednesday.

It has also predicted rain till January 30,

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