Weather conditions across India are set to change once again. According to the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), different regions of the country will experience varying weather patterns in the coming days. While some states are likely to witness fluctuations in temperature, several areas may face dense fog, cold day conditions, and cold wave spells, increasing difficulties for daily life.
Northern India is expected to see an intensification of cold and foggy conditions. In contrast, parts of central and western India may experience a gradual rise in temperatures, offering slight relief. While heavy rainfall is expected in some regions, others may continue to deal with cold waves, dense fog, and frost conditions. The IMD has issued region-specific alerts to address these weather developments.
No significant change in minimum temperatures is expected over northwest and northeast India at present. Central India may witness a gradual rise of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in minimum temperatures over the next three days, after which temperatures are likely to remain stable. In eastern India, minimum temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged for the next three days, followed by a slight increase of around 2 degrees Celsius over the subsequent two days.
Gujarat is likely to experience stable minimum temperatures for the next three days, after which a gradual rise of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius is expected over the following four days. Maharashtra is also expected to see no major change in minimum temperatures over the next 24 hours, followed by a slight increase thereafter.
Several states in northern India may experience dense to very dense fog during morning hours. Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh are likely to witness dense fog from January 8 to 10, with foggy conditions persisting in isolated areas between January 11 and 14. Uttar Pradesh may experience dense to very dense fog in many areas on January 8, followed by foggy conditions in different parts from January 9 to 14.
In eastern Rajasthan, dense to very dense fog is expected during morning hours from January 8 to 10. Western Rajasthan may experience extremely dense fog on January 8, with dense fog continuing in some areas for the following days. Additionally, parts of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura may also witness dense fog during morning hours.
According to the IMD, cold day to severe cold day conditions may prevail in eastern Rajasthan on January 8. Bihar is likely to experience cold day conditions between January 8 and 10. Cold wave conditions are also expected in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi weather, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Jharkhand between January 8 and 12.
Possibility of Ground Frost: Ground frost conditions are likely to occur in isolated areas of Uttarakhand and Meghalaya on January 8 and 9. These conditions may impact crops and disrupt normal daily activities.
FAQs:
Q1. What is the fog–cold wave alert in North India?
It is an IMD warning issued for dense fog, cold day, and cold wave conditions affecting northern states.
Q2. Which states are most affected by dense fog?
Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Delhi are among the most affected states.
Q3. Will temperatures rise soon?
Central and western India may see a slight temperature rise, but northern regions will remain cold for several days.
Q4. Can fog and cold waves affect agriculture?
Yes, ground frost and cold stress can damage crops, especially vegetables and horticultural plants.
Q5. Where can farmers get reliable weather updates?
Farmers can follow Khetivyapar for verified weather alerts and agricultural advisories.
