Weather Alert: Blizzard Alert in Himachal-Kashmir, Barabanki Records Lowest Temperature, Dense Fog Across North India

North India is currently grappling with a severe cold wave and significant weather changes. Hilly states like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are bracing for rain and snowfall, while the plains continue to experience dense fog and biting cold. The Meteorological Department has issued detailed alerts regarding these weather conditions, which are expected to have a widespread impact on daily life.

Rain and Snowfall Forecast for Hilly Regions

Today, the mountainous regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are expected to witness rain accompanied by snowfall. This change in weather patterns will further drop temperatures in these areas, intensifying the cold. Specifically, heavy rain and snowfall are possible at isolated places in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and northeastern Himachal Pradesh over the next 24 hours. Residents in these regions are advised to exercise extreme caution, as these weather conditions could Notably affect travel and daily activities.

North India Gripped by Intense Cold and Dense Fog

The Meteorological Department has also warned of a possibility of blizzards in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and northeastern Himachal Pradesh. During this period, strong winds gusting at 50 to 60 kilometers per hour are expected, which could exacerbate the blizzard conditions. Plus, a warning for thunderstorms and lightning has been issued for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, while this alert raises safety concerns for the inhabitants of these regions, advising them to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

Delhi, along with the entire North India, is experiencing intense cold. Dense fog has been observed in many states during the morning hours, severely reducing visibility. This has a clear impact on daily life, slowing down traffic and forcing people to alter their routines. According to the Meteorological Department, minimum temperatures in Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and several other locations have dropped to between 5°C and 10°C, leading to a severe cold wave. This situation is expected to persist over the next 24 hours, requiring people to take extra precautions against the cold.

Dense Fog Expected Until December 28 in These States

The Meteorological Department has stated that severe cold conditions will prevail in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Northern Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Northern Madhya Pradesh, and Northeast India until December 28. Dense fog is likely to blanket these states during the morning hours, potentially affecting road and rail transport. Reduced visibility due to dense fog necessitates extreme caution for drivers. This weather condition could also impact agricultural activities and outdoor work.

Barabanki Records Lowest Temperature

In the plains of India, Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh) recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 4. 5°C, indicating the severe cold gripping the region, while temperatures in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad have dropped below freezing point, leading to extremely cold conditions. Minimum temperatures in parts of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Eastern Rajasthan, Northeast India, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Sikkim, and Central Maharashtra have also reached between 5-10°C. This significant drop in temperature further strengthens the cold wave conditions in these areas.

Delhi-NCR Weather Today

On Tuesday morning, dense fog was observed in several areas of Delhi-NCR, Importantly reducing visibility. However, according to the Meteorological Department, the sky will remain mostly clear during the day, meaning sunshine is expected after 10 AM. Winds will blow from the northwest direction at a speed of up to 15 kilometers per hour. In the afternoon, the wind speed will increase to up to 20 kilometers per hour from the northwest. This change in weather might provide some relief during the day, but the cold impact will persist in the mornings and evenings.