IMD Weather Alert: Severe cold, dense fog, and a cold wave continue across North India. Roads have become difficult to travel, and trains and flights are running late. The cold may persist until December 31st. Snowfall is expected in the mountains. In Delhi, the air quality is also very poor, so caution is necessary.
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IMD Weather Alert: Many parts of North India are currently experiencing severe cold. Dense fog and cold waves are adding to people’s hardships. Roads have become difficult to navigate, and trains and flights are running late.
According to the Meteorological Department (IMD), cold, cold waves, and dense fog will persist in many states until December 31. Snowfall in mountainous areas may further intensify the cold, so people are advised to take special care of their health.
Dense fog enveloped many areas of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Punjab, and Rajasthan on Tuesday morning. Visibility was extremely low in many places, making road travel dangerous. Sunshine may provide some relief during the day, but temperatures will remain below normal.
What will the weather be like in Delhi?
Visibility is low in Delhi-NCR due to fog in the morning. Sunshine is expected during the day. The minimum temperature is expected to be between 4 and 6 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature could reach around 22 degrees. Road and rail traffic is affected due to the fog. Furthermore, the Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the very poor category.
AQI of major areas of Delhi
Pusa: 393
Shadipur: 377
Punjabi Bagh/Shivaji Park: 339
North Campus (Delhi Milk Scheme Colony): 388
Mundka: 389
Know the situation in Uttar Pradesh
Dense fog and cold winds have intensified the cold in Uttar Pradesh. Despite the mild sunshine during the day, the temperature is still chilly. The Meteorological Department has advised people to exercise caution. This situation may persist until December 31st.
How is the weather in the hilly areas?
Snowfall is expected in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir. Light rain is possible in the lower regions. This will further lower temperatures and increase the cold in tourist destinations.
Learn about other parts of the country
The weather will remain dry in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, but the effects of cold will be clearly visible in the mornings and nights. Light fog may also occur in some areas. A cold wave alert has been issued for the next three days. Morning fog may prevail in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. Temperatures will drop with cold winds.
The northeastern states will also experience cooler than normal weather. The weather will remain mostly normal in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Light rain may occur in some coastal areas, while mild cold will be felt in the mornings and evenings.
