IMD dense fog alert: IMD has flagged dense fog in Jammu & Kashmir–Ladakh for January 9 and 10, alongside cold wave conditions in parts of north and central India and a heavy rainfall warning for coastal Tamil Nadu and the Puducherry–Karaikal belt.
In Kashmir, local conditions remain harsh and wintry, with hazy sunshine and sub-zero nights continuing.
J&K–Ladakh: Dense fog warning for Jan 9–10
IMD’s sub-division warning table for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh lists:
- Day 1 (Jan 9): Dense Fog
- Day 2 (Jan 10): Dense Fog
- Day 3 (Jan 11): No warning
A separate IMD press release also notes dense fog likely in isolated/some pockets over Jammu-Kashmir–Ladakh (grouped with the wider region) till January 11.
North India: Cold wave conditions flagged in multiple states
In the All India Weather Forecast Bulletin, IMD says cold wave conditions are very likely at isolated places over:
- Himachal Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and North Interior Karnataka on Jan 9–10
- Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh and Rajasthan during Jan 9–11
Dense/very dense fog in the north can sharply reduce visibility, affecting early-morning road travel and transport schedules.
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal: “Heavy to very heavy rain” at isolated places
This is the key fix: IMD’s heavy rain warning is for “isolated places” (not everywhere).
IMD Chennai’s daily report for Day 2 (09.01.2026) states:
- Heavy to very heavy rain likely at isolated places over Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts and Karaikal area
- Heavy rain likely at isolated places over Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur and Mayiladuthurai
IMD’s Chennai press bulletin also forecasts light to moderate rain at a few places (and many places over coastal Tamil Nadu) with thunderstorm/lightning at one or two places, while keeping the heavy-to-very-heavy risk “isolated”.
Sea conditions: Fishermen warning and squally winds
IMD’s Chennai bulletin warns of squally weather along and off the North Tamil Nadu & Puducherry coasts, with winds around 35–45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph on Jan 9–10, and sea conditions likely rough to very rough during this period.
Key Highlights
Dense fog is forecast for J&K–Ladakh on Jan 9–10 (IMD sub-division warning).
Cold wave conditions are likely at isolated places across multiple states including Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, Rajasthan and others (IMD All-India bulletin).
Tamil Nadu’s heaviest rain risk is “isolated,” with very heavy potential focused on Tiruvarur–Nagapattinam and Karaikal.
Conclusion
For January 9, the IMD outlook remains sharply split: fog and cold in the north (including J&K–Ladakh) and rain/thunderstorm risk in coastal Tamil Nadu and the Puducherry–Karaikal region, with the heaviest rainfall threat limited to isolated pockets. Stay tuned to KittoNews for verified updates as IMD refreshes its warnings.
FAQ
A1: Yes. IMD’s sub-division warning lists Dense Fog for J&K–Ladakh on Jan 9 and Jan 10.
A2: IMD Chennai’s daily report says heavy to very heavy rain is likely at isolated places over Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam, and the Karaikal area on Jan 9.
