Cold wave in North India: Temperature dips, dense fog in several states | In pics
Cold wave in North India: Temperature dips, dense fog in several states | In pics
North India is shivering with freezing temperature and dense fog. Several states and Union territory Delhi witnessed rainfall today. The foggy conditions led to major disruptions to air, rail and road traffic movement this week. Check weather updates.
Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj was covered in thick fog as a cold wave gripped the city on January 06. Several North Indian states experienced similar weather, with dense fog and cold conditions.
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Delhi woke up to a thin layer of fog and eventually it started raining in several parts. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), minimum was recorded at around 8 degrees Celsius.
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Most parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar, received a fresh spell of snowfall on Monday as the mercury stayed close to the freezing point. Snowfall was witnessed in several areas of Bandipora, Baramulla and Kupwara districts in north Kashmir.
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Dense to very dense fog was also recorded at some places in Rajasthan on Monday morning. According to the Jaipur Meteorological Center, the minimum temperature in the state was recorded between 6.9 degree Celsius (Vanasthali) and 11.4 degree Celsius (Kota).
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Several cities across Uttar Pradesh, including the state capital are experiencing a drop in daytime temperatures due to overcast skies and moderate to dense fog. Premium trains like Tejas Express (82501) were delayed by almost 2-3 hours due to dense fog.
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Himachal Pradesh's Shimla recorded its highest-ever maximum temperature in January, breaking the previous high set in 2006. As predicted by the weather office, snowfall was witnessed in several regions.
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Cold weather and foggy conditions continued at many places in Haryana since Sunday. Some cities including Gurugram also witnessed rainfall, adding to the intense chill amid coldwave in the region.
