The impact of winter is intensifying across the country. According to the latest forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), dense fog, severe cold, and cold wave conditions are likely to cause significant discomfort in several states of North India. A fog alert has been issued for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, while temperatures remain well below normal in many regions, including Punjab weather, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi. The weather department has advised people to remain cautious as cold conditions are expected to persist over the next few days.
Several districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are likely to witness dense fog, which may significantly reduce visibility and disrupt road traffic. In some areas, power supply and transport services could also be affected. While most parts of North India continue to reel under intense cold, southern states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka are expected to experience comparatively different weather conditions, with cloudy skies likely in several areas.
Punjab and Haryana are experiencing extremely cold weather, with temperatures plunging well below normal levels in many places. As per IMD data, Bathinda in Punjab emerged as the coldest location, recording a minimum temperature of 1.6°C. In Haryana, Hisar reported a minimum temperature of 2.2°C. Dense fog during morning hours further reduced visibility across several parts of both states. Faridkot recorded a minimum temperature of 2.9°C, which is considered severely cold. The weather department has indicated that cold conditions are likely to continue in both states.
According to the IMD, several areas of Rajasthan may experience cold wave to severe cold wave conditions on January 12 and 13, with cold conditions likely to persist on January 14 as well. Himachal Pradesh is expected to remain under cold wave conditions until January 13, while Uttarakhand may face a severe cold wave on January 12, followed by cold wave conditions on January 13 and 14.
In addition, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi may experience severe cold wave conditions on January 12 and cold wave conditions on January 13. Western Uttar Pradesh is likely to witness a severe cold wave on January 13, with cold conditions continuing until January 14. Cold wave warnings have also been issued for Jharkhand between January 14 and 16, and for the Kutch region on January 12 and 13.
The national capital is experiencing biting cold, with the season’s first cold wave clearly making its presence felt. In some areas, temperatures have dipped below 3°C. Ayanagar emerged as the coldest locality in Delhi, recording a minimum temperature of 2.9°C. At the Palam weather station, the minimum temperature dropped to 3°C—the lowest recorded in the past 13 years. According to the IMD, similar cold conditions are expected to continue for the next two days. In view of the prevailing weather, a ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued in Delhi, and residents have been advised to remain alert and take necessary precautions.
Q1. What is a cold wave according to IMD?
A cold wave occurs when minimum temperatures fall significantly below normal levels for a region.
Q2. Which states are under dense fog alert?
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are currently under dense fog alert.
Q3. How long will cold wave conditions continue in North India?
According to IMD, cold conditions may persist till mid-January in several states.
Q4. Why is Delhi under Yellow Alert?
Due to severe cold wave conditions and extremely low temperatures, a Yellow Alert has been issued.
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