India Weather Forecast Today: What to Expect in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore
Today, January 23, 2026, a powerful western disturbance is causing significant weather shifts across North and Northwest India, leading to active winter conditions.

Delhi wakes up to rain, thunderstorms; temperature drops
India : Intense Winter Disturbance
A strong western disturbance is currently impacting north and northwest India, bringing a mix of heavy precipitation and sharp temperature shifts.
Delhi-NCR :
An orange alert has been issued for the capital. The region is experiencing light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds (30–40 kmph). This follows a record-breaking warm start to January.
Western Himalayas :

Fresh Snowfall Manali
Heavy rainfall and snowfall are predicted for Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Manali is expected to reach a freezing 0°C today. Heavy snowfall and rainfall, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, are predicted for the western Himalayas, including Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
Plains (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP) :
Widespread rainfall and hailstorm alerts are in place for parts of Punjab , Haryana, West Rajasthan, and North Uttar Pradesh.
South India :
Tamil Nadu and Thiruvananthapuram remain warmer than usual, though isolated rainfall is possible in some districts.
Karnataka & South India:
Bengaluru and Mysore are experiencing clear to misty mornings with temperatures between 14°C and 28°C. Cloud cover is expected to increase over the weekend.
Today’s Temperatures in Major Cities
| City | Temperature | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 15.4°C | Rain/Thunderstorm |
| Mumbai | 25.1°C | Mist |
| Bangalore | 17.3°C | Clear |
| Chennai | 26.2°C | Rain/Mist |
| Lucknow | 16.2°C | Partly Cloudy/Rain late |
| Kolkata | 18.4°C | Clear |
Fog & Air Quality :
Dense fog continues to affect visibility in the morning hours across the northern plains. Hazardous AQI levels (over 400) persist in Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon.