Delhi NCR Weather Update: The cold wave across north and central India is set to intensify further, with dense fog expected to disrupt daily life over the next several days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a thick fog blanket will continue during morning hours across northwest, central, east and northeast India for the next four to five days, significantly reducing visibility in several regions, including the Delhi-NCR belt.
Delhi NCR Weather Update
The IMD has also forecast a gradual drop of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in minimum temperatures over northwest India over the next four days, indicating harsher winter conditions ahead. As temperatures fall, cold day conditions are likely to prevail in isolated pockets of eastern Rajasthan between January 5 and 7, Jharkhand on January 5, western Rajasthan and sub-Himalayan West Bengal from January 5 to 7, and parts of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Gangetic West Bengal on January 5 and 6.
Dense Fog to Persist for a Week as Cold Wave Intensifies Across North India, Says IMD
Cold wave conditions are expected to grip Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh from January 6 to 9, while eastern Rajasthan may experience cold wave conditions from January 6 to 10. Western Rajasthan is likely to be affected between January 8 and 10, Chhattisgarh from January 6 to 8, and Jharkhand on January 6 and 7, the weather agency said.
The impact of dense fog was already visible over the past 24 hours. As per IMD data recorded till 8:30 am on January 5, dense to very dense fog reduced visibility to less than 50 metres in parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Several locations witnessed near-zero visibility, including Gorakhpur, Gwalior and Jabalpur. Isolated areas of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Uttarakhand also reported dense fog conditions, severely affecting road, rail and air traffic.
In Delhi-NCR, persistent fog and falling temperatures are likely to cause delays in flights and trains, while commuters may face poor visibility during early morning hours. The IMD has advised people to remain cautious while travelling and to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from prolonged cold exposure.
With winter tightening its grip, authorities have urged residents, especially the elderly and children, to stay warm and follow weather advisories closely as foggy and cold conditions are expected to dominate large parts of northern India in the coming days.
