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Milder Winter Expected Across North India as Fog Swathes Delhi‑Punjab, Rain Alert for Odisha
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 01:36 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts a milder winter this year with November remaining warm, while dense fog has settled over Delhi and Punjab and a rain alert has been issued for Odisha.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seasonal outlook indicating that the winter of 2026‑27 will be milder than usual across most of the country, with temperatures expected to stay above the typical winter lows. November is projected to remain relatively warm, reducing the likelihood of severe cold waves in the northern plains.
At present, a thick blanket of fog is enveloping the Delhi‑Punjab region, reducing visibility on highways and rail corridors. Authorities have warned commuters to exercise caution, and the Delhi traffic police have deployed fog‑lights and advisory signs on major routes.
Meanwhile, the IMD has placed Odisha under a rain alert as a low‑pressure system moves eastward, bringing moderate to heavy showers over the next 48 hours. Local officials have urged residents to stay prepared, secure vulnerable structures, and avoid non‑essential travel in affected districts.
The contrasting weather patterns—milder winter in the north and early monsoon‑like rains in the east—highlight the increasing variability in India’s climate, prompting experts to advise heightened readiness across sectors.
At present, a thick blanket of fog is enveloping the Delhi‑Punjab region, reducing visibility on highways and rail corridors. Authorities have warned commuters to exercise caution, and the Delhi traffic police have deployed fog‑lights and advisory signs on major routes.
Meanwhile, the IMD has placed Odisha under a rain alert as a low‑pressure system moves eastward, bringing moderate to heavy showers over the next 48 hours. Local officials have urged residents to stay prepared, secure vulnerable structures, and avoid non‑essential travel in affected districts.
The contrasting weather patterns—milder winter in the north and early monsoon‑like rains in the east—highlight the increasing variability in India’s climate, prompting experts to advise heightened readiness across sectors.