The cold has increased! Alert issued for dense fog and cold wave after snowfall in the mountains

According to meteorologists, the period of rain and snowfall has started in Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal.

Weather Update: Due to rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, severe cold and dense fog continues in many states of North India. Cold wave is being felt in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, whereas in many areas of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, the effect of winter is not that intense. (Cold Wave Alert Raised Following Heavy Snowfall in Mountain Areas news in Hindi)

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in the plains of North India has been recorded between 5-10 degrees Celsius, which is much below the average for this time. The lowest temperature in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh was 4.5 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature in Delhi remained around 9-11 degrees, while in cities like Lucknow and Patna, cold has confined people to their homes. Temperatures were also recorded between 5-10 degrees in parts of Punjab, Haryana and East Rajasthan. Dense fog is reducing visibility to almost zero in the morning and evening, affecting trains and flights.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of dense fog and cold wave till December 28. However, the effect of cold is relatively less in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Kota of Rajasthan and Bhopal, Indore of Madhya Pradesh and central part of Chhattisgarh. The minimum temperature in Jaipur was around 10-12 degrees, while in Bhopal it was recorded at 12-15 degrees.

Experts say that due to the activity of western disturbance and lack of snowfall in the Himalayas, cold winds are not able to reach the plains evenly. Cold is severe in northern Rajasthan, while there is relief in southern and central parts. According to meteorologists, the period of rain and snowfall has started in Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. In such a situation, in the coming days, the effect of cold in the plains may become more intense due to the flow of cold winds from the Himalayas.

The problem of air pollution is continuously increasing in the capital Delhi. The air quality index (AQI) reached the dangerous ‘severe’ level due to dense fog and smog on Tuesday morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi’s average AQI was recorded at 414 at 7 am. In many areas, AQI reached ‘Severe Plus’ level above 450, which is considered extremely harmful to health. The most serious situation was in Anand Vihar, where AQI was recorded at 466. Dense fog reduced visibility to near zero, delaying operations of many flights and trains. It is known that strict restrictions are in force in Delhi-NCR under Grape-4. In this, there is a ban on construction works, ban on entry of vehicles and 50 percent employees have been asked to come to the office.

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