Delhi-NCR, January 3 – A fresh Western Disturbance has drastically changed weather conditions across northern India, bringing dense fog, cold wave conditions, and rain alerts for the coming days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), visibility in Delhi-NCR was significantly reduced today due to dense fog, with similar conditions expected to persist until January 6. The chilling effects of a cold wave continue to grip the region, with residents seeking warmth around bonfires.
Dense Fog and Poor Visibility in Delhi-NCR
Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of fog, causing disruptions in visibility across the region. The cold wave has intensified, further lowering temperatures and making daily life challenging for residents.
Key highlights include:
- Visibility levels significantly reduced across Delhi and surrounding areas.
- Residents battling severe cold with traditional measures like bonfires.
Rain and Snowfall Expected Across Northern India
The IMD has forecast light rainfall and snowfall across the western Himalayan region, which could impact the plains of northwest India. The influence of the Western Disturbance is expected to peak between January 4 and 6.
- Heavy snowfall alerts have been issued for Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, and Himachal Pradesh, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on January 5 and 6.
- Light rain is likely over parts of northwest India, including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and western Uttar Pradesh.
Cold Wave and Dense Fog Warnings
The cold wave and dense fog conditions continue to grip several regions:
- Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Uttar Pradesh: Likely to experience cold day conditions with dense fog persisting.
- Rajasthan and western Madhya Pradesh: Expected to face biting cold wave conditions.
- Eastern regions: Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura will witness dense fog through January 6.
- Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh: To experience dense fog over the next few days.
Weather Conditions Across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and surrounding areas are bracing for heavy snowfall and thunderstorms, which could disrupt daily life and transportation. The regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad are also under similar alerts, with snowfall expected to intensify by January 6.
Impact on Daily Life
With temperatures plummeting and fog affecting visibility, daily life in northern India remains heavily impacted:
- Transportation disruptions due to poor visibility.
- Increased reliance on heating measures as the cold wave intensifies.
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