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UP weather update: 3-5°C rise in temperature from Jan 15, light rain next week

Fog is expected to increase in both density and coverage in the region.

2 min readLucknowJan 14, 2026 05:10 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Weather and temperature Update

The rain is expected to start on January 27 and will continue with gradual intensification until January 28. (File Photo/Representational)

Uttar Pradesh is finally set to see some relief from the cold wave. Minimum temperatures, which had dropped below 4°C in places like Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, and Bareilly, are expected to rise by 3-5°C from January 15.

However, the warming comes with a caveat: fog is expected to increase in both density and coverage in the region.

Light rain and drizzle, under the influence of Western Disturbances, are also expected from January 18, which could bring a temporary drop in temperatures again.

“Following the passage of a Western Disturbance, the wind direction has shifted back to northwesterly. This had led to a 2-4°C drop in day and night temperatures across most parts of the state over the past 48 hours,” explained experts from the Meteorological Centre in Lucknow.

“Minimum temperatures had dropped significantly below 4°C in some areas of Western UP, causing a cold wave in Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, and Bareilly. With no major change expected in the next 48 hours, a cold wave and frost are likely tonight in parts of Aligarh, Meerut, Saharanpur, Moradabad, and the Rohilkhand division,” they said.

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Meanwhile, in the northern Terai regions and far southern parts of Western UP, experts said dense fog is expected in the early morning hours, but it is likely to clear quickly, giving way to sunshine and daytime relief from the cold.

Temperature outlook (for next 7 days)

As per the IMD:

-Maximum temperatures are likely to have no large change during the next three days and will see a gradual rise by 2-3°C thereafter.

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– Minimum temperature is likely to have no large change during the next two days and will see gradual rise by 3-5°C thereafter.

Maulshree Seth

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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