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Cold Wave Sweeps China and Alaska Amid Severe Weather

January 27, 2025, 6:32 pm

China is bracing for a severe cold wave, with temperatures forecast to drop over 10°C below the seasonal average in many regions. Northern areas are particularly affected, with Shenyang expecting a 13°C plunge and Yinchuan set to reach lows of -8°C. Snowstorms have blanketed northwestern regions, with some areas reporting snow accumulation of up to 8cm.

The extreme cold is driven by a weakened polar vortex, allowing frigid air from the north to spread further south. This is compounded by the Siberian high-pressure system, which is funneling cold, dry air into China, intensifying the already low temperatures.

Snowstorms and Travel Disruptions

The cold wave has caused heavy snowfall in northwestern China, raising concerns about travel disruptions during the festive season. Additional snowfall is expected later in the week, which may further hinder transportation and holiday plans.

Cold Air Spreads to Thailand

The cold air mass over China has extended into Thailand, causing significant drops in temperature and strong winds. Northern, central, and eastern regions of Thailand, including Bangkok, have experienced 2-4°C falls, with northeastern areas seeing drops of 3-5°C.

Meteorologists have also predicted that the La Niña phenomenon will bring stronger winds, increased humidity, frequent thunderstorms, and cooler-than-average temperatures in the coming months.

Blizzard Conditions in Alaska

Meanwhile, Alaska is battling its own extreme weather, with heavy rain, strong winds, and snowstorms causing significant disruptions. Gusts of up to 70mph (116km/h) lashed southern Alaska, resulting in widespread flooding in low-lying areas.

Avalanche warnings have been issued for Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake, and Chugach State Park due to unstable snow conditions caused by a combination of intense winds, rainfall, and snowfall. Temperatures in Alaska are expected to plunge further by the end of the week, bringing the coldest polar air of the season.

Conclusion

The severe weather conditions in China and Alaska highlight the impact of climate phenomena like the polar vortex and La Niña. As these regions grapple with snowstorms, avalanches, and plunging temperatures, weather authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure safety during this challenging period.

Delhi Wakes Up to Dense Fog and Cold Wave, Temperatures Drop to 8°C

January 8, 2025, 7:36 am

Delhi woke up to dense fog on Wednesday, as a cold wave swept through the city. This brought a sharp drop in temperatures and chilly winds, which resulted in poor visibility.

Weather Forecast

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature is expected to drop to 8°C, while the maximum will remain around 16°C. Additionally, “very dense fog” is anticipated throughout the day.

Homeless Seek Shelter

As a result of the cold weather, many homeless people sought shelter in night homes across the city. In areas like Sarai Kale Khan, Ram Leela Maidan, and Nigam Bodh Ghat, all the beds in these shelters were occupied. To provide additional support, the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) set up 235 pagoda tents. Furthermore, night shelters have been established in areas such as AIIMS, Lodhi Road, and Nizamuddin flyover.

Residents Gather Around Bonfires

To cope with the dropping temperatures, residents were seen gathering around bonfires. According to the IMD, the minimum temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 10.5°C.

Air Quality

Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stood at 326 at 6 am on Wednesday, which is categorized as “very poor” by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). In fact, Delhi’s AQI has been in the “very poor” category for several days. The AQI is classified as follows: 0-50 (good), 51-100 (satisfactory), 101-200 (moderate), 201-300 (poor), 301-400 (very poor), and 401-500 (severe).

Air Quality Measures

On Sunday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked Stage-III actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) due to an improvement in air quality. However, Stage-I and Stage-II measures are still in effect.

Weather Outlook

Looking ahead, the dense fog, chilly winds, and low temperatures are expected to persist over the next few days. Therefore, residents are advised to stay warm and minimize outdoor activities, particularly during the early morning and evening hours.

Cold Wave Grips North India, Temperature At Minus In Kashmir

December 17, 2024, 11:56 pm

Several parts of northern and eastern India remained in the grip of cold wave conditions as minimum temperatures continued to dip across states like Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand.

While Delhi escaped cold wave conditions on Tuesday, its neighboring states, including Punjab and Haryana, experienced intense chill.

The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 5.9 degrees Celsius, 2.2 degrees below normal, while the maximum temperature was slightly warmer at 24.4 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal.

For Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense fog in Delhi, with maximum and minimum temperatures likely to hover around 24 and 6 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Haryana and Punjab

The winter chill intensified in several parts of Haryana and Punjab as cold wave conditions prevailed, with Faridkot recording a minimum temperature of zero degrees Celsius on Tuesday.

Amritsar followed closely with a low of 2.6 degrees Celsius, while Ludhiana and Patiala both registered 4.8 degrees. Pathankot experienced a biting cold at 2.8 degrees, and Bathinda and Gurdaspur shivered at 3 and 3.5 degrees Celsius, respectively.

In Haryana, Hisar was the coldest district with a minimum temperature of 1.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Sirsa at 2.6 degrees. A chilly night gripped Karnal, where the mercury dropped to 4.6 degrees, while Rohtak and Bhiwani recorded minimum temperatures of 5.6 and 5.7 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Cold Wave Rajasthan

Rajasthan experienced extremely cold weather conditions, with below-normal minimum temperatures recorded in most areas, according to the weather office.

Karauli registered the lowest night temperature at 1.3 degrees Celsius, followed by Fatehpur at 2.5 degrees.

Among other locations, Sangaria recorded a low of 3.4 degrees Celsius, Sikar at 3.7 degrees, Churu at 4 degrees, Alwar at 4.2 degrees, and Ganganagar and Dholpur at 4.8 degrees. Nagaur reported 5.1 degrees, Anta 5.2 degrees, Sirohi 5.3 degrees, and Bhilwara and Pilani both saw temperatures dip to 5.4 degrees Celsius.

The MeT office has predicted a further drop in minimum temperatures due to an approaching western disturbance after 24 hours.

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Jharkhand Winters

Kanke district in Jharkhand recorded the state’s lowest temperature at 2.5 degrees Celsius, as most districts experienced minimum temperatures below 10 degrees.

Gumla reported a low of 4.9 degrees Celsius, while Garhwa recorded 5 degrees. Lohardaga followed with a minimum of 6.3 degrees, Chatra at 6.4 degrees, Daltonganj at 7.5 degrees, Dhanbad at 8.8 degrees, and Jamshedpur at 9.5 degrees Celsius.

The state capital, Ranchi, registered a minimum temperature of 9 degrees Celsius.

Temperature at minus in Kashmir

Konibal, on the outskirts of Pampore, was the coldest district in the Kashmir Valley, recording a minimum temperature of minus 8.5 degrees Celsius, according to weather officials.

Pahalgam followed with a low of minus 6.8 degrees Celsius, while Gulmarg recorded minus 4 degrees.

In Srinagar, the mercury dipped to minus 5.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, causing water supply lines to freeze in several parts of the city and other areas across the Valley.

Other locations, including Qazigund, Kupwara, and Kokernag, reported minimum temperatures of minus 6, minus 5.6, and minus 5.7 degrees Celsius, respectively.

The IMD has predicted mainly dry weather across the Valley until December 26, with a possibility of light snowfall in higher regions of Kashmir on the intervening night of December 21 and 22.

Cold Wave in Himachal Pradesh

The local weather department in Himachal Pradesh has issued an orange alert for cold wave conditions in several areas, predicting cold weather at isolated places in the lower hills and plains of four out of the state’s 12 districts over the next few days.

According to the MeT office, cold wave conditions are expected to persist in districts such as Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, and Mandi.

Lahaul and Spiti’s Tabo recorded the coldest night in the state at minus 6.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Kukumsheri at minus 4.6 degrees, Manali at minus 2.1 degrees, Hamirpur at 1.3 degrees, Sundernagar at 0.5 degrees, Una at 0.4 degrees, and Bilaspur at 2.2 degrees Celsius.

Shimla and its suburban areas remained relatively warmer, with the state capital recording a minimum temperature of 7.6 degrees Celsius.

The IMD has forecast no significant changes in minimum temperatures over the plains of northwestern India during the next four to five days. However, a rise in minimum temperatures by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius is very likely over East India in the next three days, with no major change expected thereafter.

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Brrr! Delhi Shivers At 4.5°C: Cold Wave Alert Until Tomorrow

December 12, 2024, 9:37 am

Delhi experienced its coldest morning of the season on Thursday, with the temperature dropping to 4.5°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This marks a significant dip in temperatures, with Wednesday’s minimum recorded at 4.9°C. The IMD noted that this is the first time in 14 years that early December temperatures have fallen below 5°C. Historical data reveals that the lowest December minimum temperature was recorded on December 6, 1987, at 4.1°C.

Cold Wave Conditions Persist in Delhi

The IMD has predicted that cold wave conditions will continue in Delhi from December 11 to 13. While there were no recorded cold wave days in December 2022 and 2023, November 2020 did witness similar conditions, with temperatures plunging to 7.5°C. A cold wave is classified when the minimum temperature is 4.5°C to 6.4°C below the normal day temperature. If the departure exceeds 6.4°C, it is termed a “severe cold wave.”

Chilly Weather Grips Rajasthan

The cold wave also impacted parts of Rajasthan, where temperatures dropped significantly over the past 24 hours. The Jaipur Meteorological Centre reported that Sikar recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 1.5°C on Tuesday night. Extreme cold wave conditions were observed in isolated locations, while several areas reported cold wave conditions.

Temperature Range Across Rajasthan

According to the IMD, the minimum temperature across various locations in Rajasthan ranged between 1.5°C and 10.8°C. Cold day conditions were noted in some areas, while most of the state experienced dry weather. The weather department continues to monitor the situation closely as cold air tightens its grip on northern India.

Outlook for the Coming Days

With temperatures expected to remain low, residents in Delhi and Rajasthan are advised to take precautions against the chilly winds. The IMD’s forecast highlights the need for preparedness as chilly winds continue to dominate the region.

Tamil Nadu’s Ooty turns into iceland as minimum temperature drops

January 27, 2024, 10:04 am

The cold wave has hit Tamil Nadu’s Ooty and turned it into an Iceland. The temperature has dropped below 2.5 °C with relative humidity recorded at 65 percent. Many areas surrounding Ooty also experienced frost.

The hilly district of Nilgiri experience frost annually from November to February, however, this time frost is observed during late January due to the stormy rains. Ooty and he surrounding cities including Kanthal, Pinker Post and Thalai Kuntha also experiences Icy plains.

The severe cold has disrupted the daily life of people. Many are unable to even come out of their homes due. Bonfires are being used to keep the warmth. The green lawns are covered with a white carpet, event he vehicles are covered under a thin layer of ice sheet. People living on the upper reaches of Tamil Nadu are unaccustomed to such severe dropping of temperature. It is almost impossible to leave the house.

Vast expanses of grasslands in the Nilgiris district resembled a magical realm, adorned with the glistening beauty of fresh dew drops commonly referred to as white frost, adorning the lush green carpet of grass. This enchanting phenomenon graced numerous areas of the well-known hill station, including Ooty Nagar, Thalikunda, HPF, Kanthal, and Fingerpost.

The mesmerizing spectacle extended to the extent that up to an inch of ice delicately blanketed parked vehicles, presenting a picturesque yet challenging scene for residents attempting to start their cars. The icy conditions led to complaints from locals grappling with difficulties igniting their vehicles.

Local meteorological (MeT) authorities highlighted substantial fluctuations in day and night temperatures over the past few weeks, with daytime temperatures consistently reaching above 25 degrees Celsius. This climatic variance likely contributed to the formation of the exquisite white frost, transforming the Nilgiris district into a wondrous winter wonderland.

24 trains delayed due to dense fog and cold weather

January 25, 2024, 1:13 pm

Persistent dense fog and cold weather are causing disruptions to train services to and from the national capital, resulting in delays of up to eight hours or more for around two dozen long-distance trains. Northern Railways reported that 24 trains heading to Delhi were behind schedule on Thursday due to poor visibility conditions caused by fog.

Among the affected trains, the Gaya-New Delhi Mahabodhi Express (12397) faced an eight-hour delay. Similarly, the Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express (12801), Katihar-Amritsar Express (15707), Bhubneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (22811), and Bhubneshwar-New Delhi Duronto (12281) experienced delays exceeding 5 hours. Several other trains, including the Manikpur-Nizamuddin Exp (12447), Kamakhya-Delhi Jn Brahmputra Mail (15658), Amritsar-Mumbai (12904), and Chennai-New Delhi Express(12621), reported delays ranging from one to four hours.

The mercury in the national capital dropped to 4.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Lodhi Road, Safdarjung, Ayanagar, Ridge, and Palam areas recorded temperatures ranging from 4.4 to 5.9 degrees Celsius. Dense fog led to low visibility in various parts of the city, including Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh Road, Anand Vihar, and India Gate.

The IMD noted that Safdarjung, Delhi’s main weather station, recorded visibility of 50 meters at 5:30 am, while Palam reported 25 meters. According to the IMD’s visibility categories, these conditions fall under ‘very dense’ fog.

The weather department predicted that dense fog would persist in the city on Republic Day, Friday, with the minimum temperature remaining at 7 degrees Celsius. Highlighting cold wave conditions in parts of North India, the IMD mentioned, “Cold day to severe cold day conditions prevailed in many parts of Punjab, East Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar; in some parts of West UP, Haryana, Chandigarh, and northwest Rajasthan. Cold day conditions were also observed in isolated pockets of Delhi and southwest Madhya Pradesh.”

Flights, trains delayed as dense fog blankets national capital

January 21, 2024, 9:39 am

On Sunday morning, the National Capital experienced another cold day with temperatures in single digits, causing disruptions in transportation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported reduced visibility at Delhi-Palam, decreasing from 400 meters at 2:00 am to 0 meters since 3:00 am.

According to the IMD, the minimum temperature in Delhi on Sunday morning was 8.5 degrees Celsius. The IMD’s observation noted, “Fog layer is very clearly visible over the plains of north India from Punjab to Bihar across Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, northwest Rajasthan, and north Madhya Pradesh at 6:30 am today.” Dense to Very Dense Fog was reported in isolated pockets over Delhi, North Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh, and West Madhya Pradesh.

Several passenger trains heading to the national capital, including the Amritsar-Nanded Express, Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Exp, Ambedkarnagar-Katra, and Manikpur-Nizamuddin Express, were delayed due to dense fog conditions, with approximately 11 trains affected, according to the northern railways.

Delhi airport also faced disruptions, with delayed and canceled flights causing inconvenience to passengers. Neha Beniwal, a passenger from Bahrain, mentioned, “My flight was delayed because of fog. It was supposed to land here at 4:45 am, but it landed at around 5:35 am.” An advisory from Delhi airport authorities urged passengers to check with the respective airlines for updated flight operations.

The IMD forecasted Very Dense fog conditions on January 22, with foggy conditions expected to persist until January 27. As the cold wave continued, people were seen gathering around bonfires to stay warm. The situation mirrored Saturday, where low visibility in various parts of Northern India disrupted travel plans for both train and air passengers.

Winter Spell: Beijing records longest cold wave since 1951

December 27, 2023, 1:45 pm

China’s capital Beijng is experiencing extreme winters. The capital city has marked the record of facing the most prolonged cold wave since 1951. The temperature finally rose above zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday afternoon at the Beijing’s Nanjiao weather station after many days, as reported by the Chinese local media, Beijing Daily.

“Since the temperature first dropped to below zero degrees on December 11, the temperature had remained below that line for more than 300 hours,” Beijing Daily wrote. CNN reported that most of the China was covered in a blanket of cold wave that pushed the heat capacity of some cities in northern China to its limit in the month of December.

After the intense cold wave, Henan, a province in central China experienced various system failures. In Jiaozuo City, heating was temporarily disrupted due to a malfunction at the Wanfang power plant on Friday. Fortunately, the issue was resolved on Saturday, and heating is set to resume on Sunday night, as reported by the official city newspaper, Jiaozuo Daily.

On the other hand, Puyang and Pingdingshan (cities in province) have reduced heating in the majority of government buildings and state-owned enterprises since Friday. This decision aims to prioritize the limited heating resources for hospitals, schools, and residential buildings, as stated by the governments of the two cities. The persistent cold weather in Beijing, which began days ago, has also led to problems with the city’s metro system, as reported by CNN.

The city’s transportation authority informed that due to heavy snowfall, two trains collided on a metro line resulting in injuring hundreds of commuters. Dozens of people with fractured bones were rushed to the hospital in Beijing earlier this month. Additionally, the freezing temperatures also hampered rescue efforts as a deadly earthquake occurred this month in northwest Gansu province of China.

Ambala Gripped by Cold Wave and Thick Fog in Haryana – What You Need to Know!

December 2, 2023, 11:15 am

Haryana’s Ambala City experienced dense fog, reducing visibility to zero in some areas, as chilly waves swept through the region on Saturday. The thick fog prompted motorists to exercise caution, slowing down their vehicles and using lights for safe navigation. Despite the cold, the locals found delight in this transformation. Many embraced the foggy weather, relishing their morning strolls in the fresh air after a period of smog.

With the conclusion of November’s rainy spell, the advent of December brought along a veil of fog, pleasantly surprising residents during their early morning walks. The fog-laden ambiance created a snug setting for those enjoying their walks or sipping hot tea at local tea stalls.

Residents welcomed the fog as a respite from the prior smoggy conditions that had made breathing challenging. They expressed contentment in breathing fresh air during their morning routines, finding solace in the warmth of hot tea to combat the intensifying cold.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) held a virtual media briefing, addressed by Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, forecasting the above-normal minimum and maximum temperatures for December 2023 across the country. The IMD stated that minimum temperatures are expected to be higher in most regions, while maximum temperatures are expected to exceed normal levels across the country, with the exception of certain areas in central and northern India.

IMD further noted that during the forthcoming winter season (December 2023 to February 2024), above-normal minimum temperatures are expected across most parts of the country. Additionally, above-normal maximum temperatures are projected for many regions, except certain areas in central and northwest India.

Regarding cold waves, IMD forecasted below-normal occurrences over the country’s north, northwest, central, east, and northeast during the winter season of December 2023 to February 2024.

Stay Alert! Health Minister’s Sensational Response to China’s Respiratory Illness Surge

November 30, 2023, 9:40 pm

In response to an increase in respiratory illnesses, particularly pneumonia cases, among children in Northern China, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj announced on Thursday that experts would conduct tests to identify the circulating pathogen and determine whether it warrants special attention.

The diagnostic method, known as multiplex PCR, involves the simultaneous amplification of different DNA sequences. This test will be performed on samples obtained from Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Hospital and Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya.

Expressing concern over the situation, Bharadwaj issued directives to the state health department to ensure an ample supply of anti-viral drugs specifically for children in the city. Additionally, he mandated COVID-like preparedness in the pediatric departments of city hospitals.

To address public concerns, Bharadwaj emphasized that a basic advisory would be issued to prevent unnecessary panic. He highlighted the expected rise in seasonal health issues such as cough, cold, and influenza as temperatures decrease, particularly in the upcoming month of January.

In a collaborative effort with experts from government hospitals, including pulmonologists and pediatric pulmonologists, Bharadwaj stated that, as of now, there is no unidentified pathogen in circulation. He underscored that during this season, various bacterial and viral pathogens are commonly observed among patients.

Concerns about respiratory illnesses have escalated, prompting the Union Health Ministry to conduct a comprehensive review of preparedness measures. Advisories have been issued to all states and union territories, urging an immediate review of public health and hospital preparedness. This includes assessing the availability of human resources, hospital beds, influenza drugs and vaccines, medical oxygen, antibiotics, personal protective equipment, testing kits, reagents, the functionality of oxygen plants and ventilators, and infection control practices in health facilities. The Union Health Secretary’s letter stresses the importance of senior-level attention to these measures in light of the situation in China.

Delhi Cold Wave: IMD issues orange, yellow alerts; homeless says deprived of facilities

January 18, 2023, 12:16 pm

Already reeling under a cold wave since the beginning of the new year in Northwest India, including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana, the India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the orange alert means to “be prepared” to respond to any emergency and the yellow alert signifies that the weather could change.

Moreover, homeless people in the national capital are complaining about not getting much help from authorities.

“We are laborers. We feel cold every time, at work and while we are at home as we cannot afford a blanket and are making this survival possible with the help of fire. We came from Bihar to make both ends meet but sometimes it turns difficult as we have no support from the government or anybody,” said one Fasekhtar Alam.

Talking to the media, an auto rickshaw driver named Rajiv Kumar said, if they did not run their rickshaw despite their hands being numb due to the cold, they would die of starvation in a couple of days.

“The cold is so severe that we are not even able to move our vehicle, it gets really tough to hold the clutch. But we are compelled because if we don’t do this, we will die in two days,” Rajiv Kumar said.

Earlier on Wednesday, due to low visibility, several flights and six trains were running late.

Barauni-New Delhi Clone Special, Kamakhya-Delhi Brahmaputra Mail, Visakhapatnam-New Delhi Andhra Pradesh Express, Sultanpur -Anand Vihar Terminal Sadbhavana Express, Jabalpur-Hazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana, Manikpur-Hazrat Nizamuddin Uttar Pardesh Sampark Kranti Express, are running late upto 1 hour, as per the Northern Railway.

The airport authority said on Wednesday that several flights scheduled to depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) were delayed due to fog.

However, between 18 January and 19 January, some parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, as well as Chandigarh and Delhi, will experience a cold wave or severe cold wave conditions.

“Cold wave conditions over northwest India likely to abate from January 19. The rainfall/thunderstorm is likely to commence from January 22 and continue till January 25 with peak activity on 23 and 24 January over the plains of Northwest India including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and North Rajasthan,” the IMD said.

A senior scientist of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), RK Jenamani, said on Monday that Delhi will experience severe cold wave conditions for two days.

“The minimum temperature in Delhi has dipped to 1.4 degrees Celsius, with severe cold wave conditions prevailing in Delhi. For the next two days, the same temperature may prevail as the chances of further dipping are unlikely. The temperature may likely go up from January 18,” RK Jenamani said.

Fog shrouds Agra’s Taj Mahal

January 11, 2023, 1:36 pm

Several cities of Uttar Pradesh continue to grapple with cold and fog on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department tweeted on Wednesday, “very dense fog observed in many places over Haryana, Punjab, west UP, sub-Himalayan west Bengal and Sikkim.” Even the iconic Taj Mahal was not visible from a distance as a thick blanket of fog shrouded the landmark. A tourist said, “The Taj Mahal is not visible from a distance. One has to get closer to the landmark for it to be clearly visible”.

People were seen huddling around bonfires in the streets of Lucknow and Agra. Amid dense fog and cold wave, several trains were reported to be running late in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur on Wednesday.

Cold Wave: A woman and her child protecting themselves from harsh winter

January 10, 2023, 1:25 pm

Severe cold wave in Delhi, Fog conditions continues to prevail.

January 8, 2023, 11:50 am

A thick layer of fog covered the national capital on Sunday morning lowering the visibility. Delhi and nearby states continue to witness severe cold and fog conditions. The India Meteorological Department predicted cold wave and cold day conditions likely to continue over most of the areas of northwest India during the next two days.

Dense to very dense fog conditions over many parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh during the next 48 hours. According to the weather department, minimum temperatures are very likely to rise by about 2 degrees in most of the areas of Northwest India after two days from Tuesday onwards. The India Meteorological Department said, Safdarjung in Delhi recorded a minimum of 1.9 degrees Celsius.

According to the weather department, minimum temperatures are very likely to rise by about 2 degrees in most of the areas of Northwest India after two days from Tuesday onwards. Very cold to severe cold day conditions very likely in some parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi and Uttar Pradesh on January 7^th and 8^th.

Cold wave: Delhi shivers, people die in UP, Rajasthan, Haryana too hit

January 6, 2023, 12:59 pm

Delhi experienced a cold wave on Friday for the second day in a row, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature at Ayanagar in southwest Delhi dropped to a chilling 1.8 degrees Celsius.

According to IMD, Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 4.0°C while Delhi Ridge recorded 3.3°C. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of three degrees Celsius on Thursday, the lowest in January in two years, making it colder than numerous hill areas.

At least 26 trains were delayed by one to 10 hours due to the foggy weather, a Railways spokesperson said.

The main meteorological station in Delhi, the Safdarjung observatory, recorded a minimum temperature of four degrees Celsius on Friday, compared to three degrees on Thursday, 4.4 degrees on Wednesday, and 8.5 degrees on Tuesday.

As Uttar Pradesh battles a cold wave, at least 25 people passed away from heart attacks and brain strokes on January 5 in the state. The abrupt rise in blood pressure brought on by the cold and blood clotting that causes heart attacks and brain attacks, according to the experts, caused the death. It is predicted that Uttar Pradesh will see chilly waves to extremely cold days with dense to very dense fog until January 7, 2023.

In numerous locations throughout Rajasthan, “ground frosting conditions” were predicted by the weather forecast over the ensuing 24 hours. While Churu and Sikar continue to record below-freezing minimum temperatures, a “orange alert” was issued in numerous districts, including Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Jhunjhunu, and Karauli. Due to the extreme cold, numerous districts have decided to close their schools until January 15.

For Punjab and Haryana, cold wave conditions will prevail in many places during the next 24 hours while in other parts, cold to severe cold day weather is likely over the next two days. News agency ANI spoke to the common people in Bathinda which recorded a low of 3 degrees Celsius yesterday.

The meteorological office has also forecast that the Jammu division would continue to experience extreme cold wave conditions for the next 24 hours. On Wednesday night, Pahalgam in the Anantnag district registered minus 9.2 degrees Celsius, the union territory’s coldest temperature to date. The location also serves as the starting point for the yearly Amarnath Yatra. With minus 6.4 degrees Celsius, the capital city of Srinagar has experienced the coldest night of the year thus far.

Coldest morning of the season so far, Delhi records 2.8 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road

January 5, 2023, 11:50 am

With the minimum temperature recorded at 2.8 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road and 3 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung, Delhi woke up to a cold and foggy Thursday. According to the India Meteorological Department low visibility of 25 metres and 50 metres was recorded at Palam and Safdarjung respectively.

The Regional Meteorological Department of IMD said there will be “dense to very dense fog” in many places. “Cold day to severe cold day conditions at a few places and cold day conditions at isolated places in Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh.”

“Visibilities reported at 0530 hrs IST of today, (in m): Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu 25 Punjab: Bhatinda 0; Amritsar, Patiala 25 Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi: Ambala and Chandigarh, Palam 25 each; Safdarjung 50 Uttarakhand: Dehradun 200 Northwest Rajasthan: Ganganagar and Churu 25,” IMD said.

According to IMD, fog is classified as ‘shallow’ when visibility dips below 1000 metres, ‘moderate’ when visibility is between 200 and 500 metres, and ‘dense’ when it is below 200 metres. It is ‘very dense’ when visibility is below 50 metres. Delhi’s AQI is also forecasted to remain in the ‘very poor’ category till January 13.

IMD on Wednesday said that said dense to very dense fog and cold day conditions are likely to continue over North-West India during the next three-four days. It further added, “Cold wave conditions are likely to continue over northwest India during the next three days and the intensity will decrease thereafter.”

The Delhi Airport on Thursday issued a fog alert for all passengers. According to the authorities, low visibility procedures are in progress at the Delhi Airport. Currently, all flight operations are normal, though passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.

Owing to the dense fog and low visibility level today, 12 trains are running late and two trains were rescheduled in the Northern Railway region.

As per the IMD forecast, the minimum and maximum temperatures in January are likely to remain below normal over many parts of central India and adjoining areas of peninsular, east and northwest India

Delhi records coldest day of this season; records 4.4 degrees

January 4, 2023, 6:45 pm

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said Delhi recorded the coldest day of the season.

Meanwhile, Safdarjung and INA on Wednesday recorded the lowest temperature of 4.4 degrees Celsius.

IMD Scientist Dr. RK Jenamani said, “Cold wave persists in the city, today is the coldest day of this season. Today Safdarjung and INA recorded the lowest temp of 4.4 degrees Celsius. The temperature has been recorded as similar to the cold spell between December 25-27.”

Moreover, no dense fog conditions have been recorded in the last 24 hours.

“The cold condition will remain in the city for the next 24-48 hours due to the upcoming Western Disturbance (WD),” IMD Scientist Dr. RK Jenamani said.

However, for the next two days, IMD issued an orange alert. In Delhi and adjoining areas a cold wave continued to grip Delhi because of that the temperature dipped.

“Cold wave conditions are likely to continue over northwest India during the next three days and the intensity will decrease thereafter,” IMD Scientist Dr. RK Jenamani said.

Furthermore, people were seen huddled around the bonfire in the wee hours.

Guna records 5.6 degrees Celsius; till 4 January cold wave in MP

January 2, 2023, 1:06 pm

On a severe cold note, the new year has started in Madhya Pradesh and said till 4 January the mercury to remains below 10 degrees Celsius. The meteorologist on Monday said, in Guna 5.6 degrees Celsius was recorded. “As it was predicted in the past that the first week of January 2023, especially from January 1 to 4, the cold wave will remain in the entire state. On the basis of that, today, the temperature in the entire state will remain less than 10 degrees in the state,” Bhopal meteorologist HS Pandey said. “Fog engulfed the northeastern part of Madhya Pradesh though it is not very dense and it will be clear in around two to three hours. On the other hand, the parts of Gwalior and Rewa division are engulfed with dense fog and it may take three to four hours to get clear,” Pandey stated.