There are no signs of significant relief from the cold that tormented in December, even in January. Although the intensity of the cold is somewhat reduced, its impact is expected to persist, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. It is anticipated that one to two cold waves may occur in January in some states of North and Central India.
The India Meteorological Department released a long-term observation on Thursday regarding the weather for the period from January to March 2026. According to this report, the minimum nighttime temperature in January is likely to remain below the monthly average in North and Central India. This includes East and West Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in Northwest India, including Vidarbha. The minimum temperature is also expected to remain below average in regions like Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Vidarbha.
The observatory has clarified that the likelihood of cold waves in these regions is higher than the usual average. In central India, citizens may face cold waves once or twice. However, in contrast, the maximum daytime temperature in central India is likely to be above average, resulting in warm days and colder nights.
In the northeastern states and southern states of India, however, the temperature is expected to be above average. Therefore, the impact of cold will be relatively less felt in these regions. Overall, the weather department's forecast indicates that citizens in northern and central India should be prepared for cold waves in January.