Highlights IMD has issued an alert for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh The air quality of Delhi has reached the 'dangerous' category New Delhi: Owing to the western disturbances coming from the Himalayan region, there is a possibility of thunderstorms and hailstorms in the hilly areas in many states of the country. Rainfall is expected in many parts of Uttarakhand from February 23 to 24. The region is expected to witness rain and snowfall from February 26 and there may be thunderstorms between February 26 and 28. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an alert for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. According to IMD, there is a possibility of thunderstorms and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in the coming days.