Tag: Cold Wave

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Thursday due to a sharp deterioration in air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). This action was prompted by a significant rise in the Air Quality Index (AQI), which had already surged to 357 at 4 PM on January 9, following calm winds and dense fog.

Delhi is facing a cold wave on Monday morning, with temperatures dipping and chilly winds sweeping through the national capital. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am, signaling a significant drop in temperature. Dense fog in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab also delayed several trains at New Delhi Railway Station, further disrupting the city's morning commute.

Bengaluru is set to experience a significant dip in temperatures over the next two days, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a drop to as low as 10.2°C in certain parts of the city on Saturday. The chilly conditions are expected to bring severe cold, accompanied by dense fog in the early mornings, causing disruptions for commuters.

Srinagar experienced its coldest December night in five decades as the Chillai Kalan, the 40-day harsh winter period, began on Saturday. The minimum temperature plummeted to a bone-chilling minus 8.5 degrees Celsius on Friday night, marking the city's third coldest December night since 1891, the Meteorological Department reported.

Kashmir is experiencing a deep chill as temperatures continue to dip across the region. The southern hill resort of Pahalgam recorded the lowest night temperature of the season, reaching -5°C on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, dropping slightly from the previous -4.8°C. Cold and dry weather conditions persisted throughout the region, with temperatures further falling in several areas.

Cold wave conditions have gripped several parts of India, with temperatures dropping significantly in regions such as Telangana, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Odisha, and Delhi. On Monday, many areas in Telangana, including Hyderabad, saw temperatures plunge into the single digits, triggering cold wave conditions that affected the daily life of residents.

A severe cold wave continues to affect Delhi NCR, along with neighboring Punjab and Haryana, causing a significant drop in temperatures across the region. On Sunday, the minimum temperature in the national capital recorded a further decline, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). By 5:30 PM, the temperature in Delhi was at 4.9°C, while at Pusa Observatory, it dropped to 3.8°C, a decrease of 5°C from previous readings. Narela also saw a chilly 5°C.

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.

As winter tightens its grip over North India, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of severe cold day conditions enveloping Delhi and various other northern regions on Friday. An anticipated plummet in temperatures has set the stage for chilly spells in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and select areas of Uttar Pradesh, intensifying the wintry cold that has already settled in.

Odisha grappled with a biting cold wave on Wednesday as temperatures plummeted below 10 degrees Celsius across several districts, marking a significant dip in the mercury levels. G Udayagiri in Kandhamal district emerged as the coldest place in the state, recording a chilling 8.4 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Kirei in Sundargarh at 9.2 degrees Celsius and Keonjhar at 9.6 degrees Celsius, according to officials.

Pahalgam, nestled in Jammu and Kashmir's picturesque landscape, experienced its chilliest night of the winter season as temperatures plummeted to a bone-chilling -4.3°C. This popular tourist haven, along with Gulmarg, marked the lowest temperatures in the region at -4.3°C and -2.3°C, respectively, making them the coldest spots in Kashmir.