The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe cold wave alert as numerous states start the new year shivering in subfreezing temperatures. According to IMD's most recent forecast, during the next 4-5 days, dense to extremely dense fog will affect several states and continue to cause cold wave conditions in as many as eight states in the plains of north and northwest India.
This week will bring cold weather to residents of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. When outside, IMD has recommended people protect their faces. According to recent advice from IMD, dense to extremely dense fog is predicted to make movement difficult and driving dangerous.
IMD weekly update
The complete IMD prediction for the four days that will bring a cold wave and dense fog to some areas is as follows:
Tuesday, January 3
With cold to severe cold waves in isolated areas in the state's north, Rajasthan will see the worst of winter. Parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh, and West Uttar Pradesh will remain under a cold wave.
Due to the dense to extremely dense fog, traffic disruptions are anticipated in Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, and Bihar. Additionally, the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are predicted to see dense fog.
Wednesday, January 4
Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan will all see additional cold weather.
The state of Uttar Pradesh is predicted to have dense fog, although Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh may experience fog of increased severity.
Thursday, January 5
The national capital Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, and parts of north Rajasthan will continue to experience cold wave conditions.
Pockets of very deep fog that blocked traffic have been reported in Chandigarh, Haryana, and Punjab. Moreover, dense fog will persist in UP.
Friday, January 6
Along with Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and north Rajasthan, Delhi will endure cold wave conditions for the fifth day.
In addition to continuing to cause problems in Uttar Pradesh, dense fog will also worsen conditions in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh.
