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Weather
Snowfall blankets Kashmir as cold wave spreads to Uttarakhand, Delhi and Rajasthan
✍️ Dainik Jagran MP CG
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 02:10 PM
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A cold wave has brought snowfall to parts of Kashmir while rain showers are reported in Delhi and Rajasthan, signalling a sharp drop in temperatures across northern India.
A cold front moving across northern India has resulted in snowfall in several districts of Kashmir, marking one of the few winter snow events this season. The snowfall, reported in the higher reaches of the valley, has disrupted local travel and prompted authorities to issue advisories for residents and tourists.
In neighboring Uttarakhand, the same cold system has triggered light snow in higher altitude areas, while the plains of Delhi and Rajasthan are experiencing intermittent rain showers as temperatures dip. Meteorological departments have warned of further drops in temperature over the next 48 hours, with night-time lows expected to approach freezing in many parts of the region.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has classified the weather pattern as a cold wave, urging people to take precautions against frostbite and respiratory ailments. Schools in affected districts of Kashmir and Uttarakhand have been advised to remain closed until conditions improve, and power utilities are on alert for increased demand for heating.
Officials continue to monitor the situation, and updates will be provided as the cold wave progresses across the subcontinent.
In neighboring Uttarakhand, the same cold system has triggered light snow in higher altitude areas, while the plains of Delhi and Rajasthan are experiencing intermittent rain showers as temperatures dip. Meteorological departments have warned of further drops in temperature over the next 48 hours, with night-time lows expected to approach freezing in many parts of the region.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has classified the weather pattern as a cold wave, urging people to take precautions against frostbite and respiratory ailments. Schools in affected districts of Kashmir and Uttarakhand have been advised to remain closed until conditions improve, and power utilities are on alert for increased demand for heating.
Officials continue to monitor the situation, and updates will be provided as the cold wave progresses across the subcontinent.