Severe Cold Wave Grips Himachal, Mercury Dips; Yellow Alert Issued

January 9, 2026

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a severe cold wave, without any rain or snowfall. Due to cold wave and fog, temperatures have dropped to minus 5 degrees Celsius in 12 cities and below 5 degrees Celsius in 13 others. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for cold wave conditions in Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi, and Chamba districts today (Friday).

Mercury Drops Below Zero in Several Regions

This will further intensify the cold. The mercury in Kukumsari in Lahaul-Spiti has dropped to -11.2 degrees, Tabo -8.9 degrees, Kalpa -3.6 degrees, Manali -1.4 degrees, and Solan -1.8 degrees. In Palampur, Kangra, the temperature has dropped to 0.0 degrees, after dropping 5.1 degrees below normal.

Solan’s mercury also dropped to -1.8 degrees after falling 3.4 degrees below normal, Mandi’s temperature dropped to 1.0 degrees after falling 3.3 degrees, Hamirpur’s temperature dropped to 1.4 degrees after falling 3.4 degrees and Dharamshala’s temperature dropped to 3.5 degrees Celsius after falling 2.4 degrees below normal.

Plains to Witness Dense Fog Till Morning

Similarly, a dense fog warning has been issued for the plains until 10 a.m. today. Visibility may drop below 100 meters in the lower reaches of Bilaspur, Mandi, Hamirpur, Kangra, Una, Solan, and Sirmaur districts. Drivers are advised to exercise caution while driving.

Shimla’s mercury also reached 2.2 degrees

The temperature in Shimla also remained 2.2 degrees, Dharamshala 3.5, Nahan 4.8, Palampur 0.0, Kangra 0.6, Mandi 1.0, Bilaspur 2.5, Hamirpur 1.4, Jubbarhatti 4.0, Barthi 3.1, Kasauli 3.8, Sarahan 4.3 and Neri also 3.5 degrees Celsius.

No rain or snowfall expected for 6 days

According to the Meteorological Department, the weather in the state will remain completely clear for the next six days. There is no forecast of rain or snowfall anywhere during this period. It is clear that the dry cold will continue to trouble the people of the state for the next week.