Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India woke up to an intensified cold wave accompanied by dense fog, significantly impacting daily life. The national capital, already battling freezing temperatures, witnessed a further plunge in mercury levels as the grip of the cold wave tightened. The dense fog made commuting arduous for residents, blanketing the region and reducing visibility.
Uttar Pradesh also grappled with thick fog, adding to the winter woes in various areas. In Rajasthan’s Jaipur, a veil of fog descended over the city streets, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting ‘dense or very dense fog with cold day conditions’ for the day. The IMD forecasts the minimum temperature in Jaipur to plummet to 8°C, while the maximum is expected to reach 18°C.
The IMD’s predictions indicate the likelihood of dense to very dense fog and cold day to severe cold day conditions in several regions, including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Rajasthan. Additionally, isolated dense fog is anticipated in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
Isolated areas in Rajasthan and West Uttar Pradesh are projected to experience continued cold wave conditions, with the IMD cautioning about possible thunderstorms or lightning in East Uttar Pradesh.
Friday’s temperature records portrayed a stark departure from the usual, with Delhi reaching a maximum of 13.8 degrees Celsius at Palam (a departure of -4.9 degrees Celsius), Chandigarh at 14.3 degrees Celsius (a departure of -3.9 degrees Celsius), Ambala in Haryana at 10 degrees Celsius (a departure of -7.5 degrees Celsius), and Patiala in Punjab at 11.1 degrees Celsius (a departure of -7.5 degrees Celsius).
The IMD highlighted the prevalence of cold to severe cold conditions in many parts of Haryana, some areas in Rajasthan, and pockets in Punjab. Additionally, cold day conditions were observed in certain spots in Delhi and isolated pockets in north Madhya Pradesh.
Temperature recordings across various regions indicated significant deviations from normalcy, with temperatures markedly below normal at several places in Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi and appreciably below normal in multiple areas of Punjab, West Uttar Pradesh, and East Madhya Pradesh.
The inclement weather conditions have significantly impacted daily life, posing challenges for commuters and residents alike, as North India grapples with an intensified cold wave and dense fog.
Sources By Agencies