- Biting Cold in Himachal Pradesh: Tabo recorded the lowest temperature at -11.6°C.
- Frozen Rivers in Jammu & Kashmir: Temperatures plummeted below zero across the region.
- Cold Wave in Rajasthan: Karauli recorded the lowest temperature at 4.5°C.
- Dense Fog in Delhi-NCR: AQI dropped to ‘very poor’ at 393.
Himachal Pradesh: Extreme Cold and Frozen Water Bodies
The icy grip of winter continues to intensify in Himachal Pradesh, with sub-zero temperatures causing water in rivers and streams to freeze. Tabo recorded the coldest temperature at -11.6°C, followed by Sumdo (-5.3°C) and Kalpa (-1.8°C). Mid and high-altitude tribal areas are experiencing bone-chilling cold, with temperatures plummeting 14-18 degrees below freezing.
The biting cold has impacted hydropower generation as frozen streams and pipes have slowed water flow. However, Una recorded a relatively warmer temperature of 23.8°C during the day, while Bhuntar and other regions stayed around 1-2°C at night.
Jammu & Kashmir: Freezing Temperatures Disrupt Water Supply
Jammu & Kashmir continues to reel under severe cold as temperatures plunge below zero. Srinagar recorded -4.6°C on Saturday night, leading to frozen water supply lines and icy reservoirs.
- Pahalgam: Minimum temperature at -4.9°C.
- Gulmarg: Famous for its skiing activities, recorded -4.6°C.
- Coldest Spot: Konibal village in Pampore region, at -6.5°C.
These freezing conditions have disrupted daily life across the region, with many areas witnessing thin ice layers on water bodies.
Rajasthan: Persistent Cold Wave
Rajasthan remains gripped by a cold wave, with Karauli emerging as the coldest at 4.5°C. Fog blanketed several parts of the state, causing visibility issues.
- Lowest Night Temperatures: Sangaria (5.3°C), Fatehpur (5.4°C), Churu and Alwar (6.6°C).
- Warmest Areas: Barmer and Jalore recorded a maximum temperature of 26.2°C.
Delhi-NCR: Fog and ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality
Delhi woke up to dense fog on Sunday, with visibility reduced significantly in the morning hours. The minimum temperature was recorded at 7.3°C.
- Air Quality: The AQI dropped to 393 (‘very poor’), up from 370 the previous day.
- Humidity Levels: Peaked at 97% at 8:30 AM.
- Maximum Temperature Forecast: Likely to reach 24°C later in the day.
IMD Forecast: What’s Next?
- Himachal Pradesh: Orange alert for cold waves in districts like Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur, and Mandi.
- Jammu & Kashmir: Slight relief expected as night temperatures are likely to rise.
- Rajasthan: Cold wave conditions to persist in northern regions.
- Delhi-NCR: Dense fog to continue; air quality likely to remain poor.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
