North India is currently in the grip of severe cold and dense fog (Photo- ANI)
Digital Desk, New Delhi. North India is currently in the grip of severe cold and dense fog. The minimum temperature in the plains of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan remained between 5-10 degrees Celsius, while dense fog was severely reducing visibility.
Snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh
Due to this, road, rail and air traffic is being affected. At the same time, fresh snowfall in the high altitude areas of Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh has made the winter more intense.
Shadow fog in Delhi-UP
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), cold wave conditions in North India may persist till December 28. There is a warning of dense to very dense fog in the morning and evening in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, due to which visibility has reduced to 50-100 meters at many places. A drop in minimum temperature has also been recorded in Rajasthan, although there has been slight relief at some places.
'Chillai Kalan' started in Kashmir
In the hilly areas, there is a possibility of heavy snowfall and rain in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and north-eastern Himachal Pradesh, increasing the risk of avalanches and snowstorms. In Kashmir, snowfall has blanketed the valley with the onset of 'Chillai Kalan', while in Himachal, roads have become slippery due to accumulation of snow on the high passes.
Normal life affected by cold wave
This cold wave is affecting travelers and common people. People are appealed to wear warm clothes, be careful while driving and keep an eye on weather updates.
The weather in Mumbai and Goa is likely to be cold but pleasant in the last week of December. The day temperature is expected to be 28-32 degrees Celsius and the night temperature is expected to be 18-22 degrees Celsius. The sky will be clear on Thursday and light cool breeze will blow.