In Uttar Pradesh, a significant weather shift is anticipated starting today. Instead of bright sunshine, clouds and rainfall are expected to dominate. A severe cold wave alert has also been issued post-Christmas.

Western parts of the state may experience light drizzles on Monday, with cloudy skies observed in several areas on Sunday. According to the Meteorological Department, light rain is likely on Monday in districts like Agra and Mainpuri in western UP, while Bundelkhand may see similar conditions on Tuesday. In some places, rainfall could be more pronounced. From Tuesday onwards, easterly winds may temporarily raise nighttime temperatures, but a cold surge is expected after December 28.

Atul Kumar Singh, a scientist at the Regional Meteorological Center in Lucknow, has predicted light to moderate rainfall in some areas due to the impact of a new western disturbance between December 26 and 28. On Sunday, Ayodhya recorded the lowest temperature in the state at 6°C, followed by Kanpur at 6.5°C, and Meerut-Muzaffarnagar at 7°C. Prayagraj recorded the highest daytime temperature at 26.6°C.

In Lucknow, a rise in nighttime temperatures is expected from Monday night due to a combination of western disturbances and easterly winds. Clouds are likely to appear, and rainfall is expected between December 26 and 28. On Sunday, the weather in the capital remained stable, with bright sunshine during the day and chilly conditions at night.

Atul Kumar Singh further noted that the new western disturbance will result in higher minimum temperatures in Lucknow starting Monday. On Sunday, the city's maximum daytime temperature was 25.2°C, while the nighttime temperature was recorded at 9°C.