Weather Forecast: Rain in Delhi? Fog vanishes from capital city, cold wave alert in…, IMD issues rain alert for Shimla, Chennai, Bengaluru – check IMD prediction

Weather Forecast: Dense fog vanishes from Delhi-NCR due to strong winds, however winter chills are still there. IMD issued dense fog alert for Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Rain alert issued for Chennai, Bengaluru.

Weather Forecast: Delhi and adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to clear skies as dense fog that created near-zero visibility conditions on Monday morning has weakened on Tuesday because of strong winds. The capital city, Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram witnessed a noticeable shift in weather conditions as, despite earlier warnings, dense fog failed to form due to improved air circulation. However, moderate cold waves continue to intensify in North India. Minimum or nighttime temperatures were recorded at around 9 degrees Celsius, while maximum temperatures are expected to hover between 23 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that there will be no sharp drop in temperature in Delhi-NCR over the next few days.

#WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from the Akshardham area as a thick layer of toxic smog blankets the city; GRAP 4 invoked in the national capital.

AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 410, categorised as ‘Severe’, as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). pic.twitter.com/SvQtwEDWXA

— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2025

IMD Shifts Dense Fog Alert To Uttar Pradesh And Nearby States

The weather department issued dense fog warnings for Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh for Tuesday and Wednesday. Dense fog may affect visibility in Bareilly, Moradabad, Aligarh, Etawah, Prayagraj, Varanasi and Ghazipur.

The IMD said that dense fog conditions are expected in North Indian states including Punjab, Haryana and parts of Rajasthan.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: A layer of fog blankets Moradabad city as the cold wave grips the city. People sit by a bonfire to keep themselves warm. pic.twitter.com/9fm77gRwWk

— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2025

Will It Rain In Delhi?

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, the capital city is expected to experience clear skies on Tuesday, with moderate fog at most places. The daytime and nighttime temperatures are expected to hover between 22-24 degrees Celsius and 9-11 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Meanwhile, weather forecasting agency Windy has predicted no rainfall in Delhi or the adjoining NCR.

Himachal Pradesh Weather

As per IMD, dense fog is expected to prevail in Himachal Pradesh on December 16-18 and Northeast India during December 16th-20th.

Weather forecasting agency Windy rubbished the chances of rain in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru.

Tamil Nadu Weather

The weather department has predicted that Chennai is likely to receive between 0.3 and 1.3 mm of rainfall today. Windy has not projected any rain for Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Shimla for Tuesday.