cold wave

January 28, 2025 10:23 AM

North India faces intense cold waves, Delhi records lowest temperature in four days

A biting cold wave swept across North India, with the national capital Delhi recording its lowest temperature in four days on Tuesday morning. The minimum temperature dipped to 6.6 degrees Celsius, accompanied by chilly winds and a thin layer of fog shrouding parts of the city. This marked a notable drop from Monday's minimum of 7.8 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain in Delhi on February 1, with foggy conditions expected to persist for the next fo...

January 6, 2025 9:04 AM

Delhi shivers as mercury drops, IMD issues yellow alert for light rain

The inclement weather and cold wave conditions gripped the national capital in the early hours of Monday accompanied by a temperature dip and chilly winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, forecasting light rain in the national capital during the early hours of Monday. As per the data of the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Monday. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), from January 6 to 10, ...

January 5, 2025 10:18 AM

Delhi freezes under severe cold wave; dense fog disrupts flights, train services

Delhi is reeling under a severe cold wave, with the temperature dropping to 9 degrees Celsius early Sunday morning. Brisk winds at 16 km/h have intensified the chill, leaving residents braving the biting cold. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for dense fog during the morning hours, warning of significantly reduced visibility across the city. Smog and shallow fog were expected to linger into the evening and night, further deteriorating air quality and visibility. The de...

January 2, 2025 10:19 AM

Thick fog and cold wave grip Delhi and major Indian cities as 2025 begins

A dense blanket of fog has engulfed the national capital and several other major cities across India, marking a freezing start to the New Year. With the cold wave continuing unabated, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported visibility at Delhi’s airports dropping to zero on Thursday, a grim indicator of the persisting weather conditions. Similar disruptions were noted in cities like Gwalior, Agra, Amritsar, and Pathankot, where dense fog severely hampered visibility. The IMD also h...

January 1, 2025 1:45 PM

Cold wave tightens grip on Kashmir Valley, MeT predicts more snow and rain

The cold wave continues to intensify in the Kashmir Valley, with the Meteorological (MeT) Department on Wednesday forecasting more snowfall and rain in Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours. According to a statement from the MeT Department, two western disturbances (WD) are set to pass over the region in quick succession, starting from January 1. The first disturbance, expected from January 1 to 2, will bring generally cloudy weather with light snow at scattered locations from the evening o...

December 24, 2024 10:30 AM

North India grapples with freezing temperatures

A biting cold wave has gripped North India, with temperatures plunging across multiple states, disrupting daily life. Delhi witnessed a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, as a thin fog blanketed parts of the city. The previous day, the capital recorded a minimum of 8 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature reached 20 degrees Celsius. Residents of Delhi braved the chill by gathering around bonfires, while others sought refuge in night shelters as the mercury continued to...

December 23, 2024 10:16 AM

Light rain brings chill to Delhi-NCR, air quality remains ‘severe’

A thick layer of fog engulfed the national capital on Monday as a harsh coldwave and light rain was experienced in Delhi. The minimum temperature recorded in the city was 8 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature recorded was 20 degrees Celsius. Visuals emerged which showed people taking refuge in the night shelter homes located at Lodhi Road to protect themselves from the harsh winters. "The temperatures have dropped here because it has been raining... the rain started around 5 am today...

December 13, 2024 1:23 PM

Delhi’s minimum temperature rises; cold wave and fog to persist across north India

Delhi’s minimum temperature rose to 9°C on Friday, providing relief after the season's coldest day on Thursday, when the temperature plunged to 4.5°C, four degrees below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD reported that several areas in Northwest India, including Alwar, Delhi, Karnal, Phalodi, Patiala, and Rohtak, recorded temperature increases of over 2°C. No significant change in minimum temperatures is expected across Northwest and Central India for ...