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January 15, 2026 10:32 AM

Delhi-NCR shivers as cold wave intensifies

The Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) continues to grapple with an intense winter spell, as bone-chilling cold wave conditions persist, making daily life challenging across the region. Dense fog enveloped the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting normal activities. Several parts of the national capital and surrounding areas reported extremely low visibility, with some locations experiencing near zero-visibility conditions. The capital remains in the g...

January 12, 2026 10:16 AM

Delhi freezes at 2.9 degrees Celsius as cold wave intensifies

New Delhi reeled under an intense cold spell as temperatures dipped sharply across the national capital, with Ayanagar recording the lowest minimum temperature at 2.9 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Several parts of the city witnessed cold wave conditions on Sunday night, with minimum temperatures plunging close to the three-degree mark. Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 3.0 degrees Celsius, its lowest in several years. IMD data suggests that simil...

January 9, 2026 9:37 AM

Sudden rain spell deepens cold wave in Delhi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said an unexpected spell of rain across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) has intensified the prevailing cold wave conditions. Dark clouds covered the capital in the early hours, with rainfall beginning around 6 a.m. in several parts of Delhi. The rain was moderate to heavy initially before tapering off to light showers. Cold northwesterly winds accompanied the rainfall, further increasing the chill. Gurugram also received rain, desp...

December 29, 2025 2:48 PM

Schools in Gautam Buddha Nagar shut for four days amid cold wave and dense fog

The Gautam Buddha Nagar district administration has ordered a four-day closure of all schools in the district due to dense fog and plunging temperatures. According to a directive issued late Sunday night by the office of the District Basic Education Officer (DBEO), on the instructions of the District Magistrate, all recognised schools - affiliated to CBSE, ICSE, IB, UP Board or any other board - will remain closed from December 29, 2025, to January 1, 2026. The order applies to all classes fro...

December 24, 2025 4:12 PM

Cold wave intensifies in parts of Rajasthan; IMD issues alert as temperatures dip sharply

Winter conditions intensified across parts of Rajasthan following the reactivation of a Western Disturbance, with temperatures dropping sharply in several districts and cold winds causing severe chill, especially during the night and early morning hours. After nearly a week of dry weather, snowfall in the Himalayan foothills and a change in wind patterns brought cold northerly winds to the desert plains. In many areas, night temperatures fell by up to 7 degrees Celsius, significantly increasing...

December 22, 2025 3:48 PM

Cold wave conditions grip parts of Telangana

Telangana continued to remain under cold wave conditions on Monday, with some places recording minimum temperatures in single digits. Kohir in Sangareddy district was the coldest location, registering a minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius. Reddy Palle in Moinabad mandal of Ranga Reddy district was the second coldest, with a minimum of 6.9 degrees Celsius. Out of the state’s 33 districts, 17 recorded minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius. Sirpur (U) in Komaram Bheem Asifabad dis...

December 19, 2025 2:34 PM

Severe cold wave grips Bihar; IMD issues alert for 27 districts

A severe cold wave has tightened its grip across Bihar, with dense fog shrouding mornings and temperatures plunging sharply across the state. Even during daylight hours, damp conditions are intensifying the chill, making the cold persist throughout the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave and cold day alert for 27 districts, warning that the next 48 hours will be crucial as cold conditions are expected to intensify further. In Patna, the maximum temperature dro...

December 9, 2025 2:47 PM

Kashmir Faces Intense Cold Wave with No Snowfall Expected

Intense cold wave continued in Kashmir on Tuesday, and the Meteorological (MeT) Department had no forecast for snowfall either in the plains or upper reaches. A large number of locals, especially children and elderly people, have been suffering from flu and other chest-related ailments, which continue to be on the rise due to extreme cold and dryness around. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has deteriorated during the last fortnight due to an increase in the suspended particulate matter (SPM), acco...

December 4, 2025 11:18 AM

Intense cold wave sweeps across Kashmir; no forecast for snowfall till mid December

An intense cold wave continued to sweep across the Kashmir Valley on Thursday, with minimum temperatures staying several notches below the freezing point. Dense morning fog and clear night skies added to the chill in Srinagar, where pedestrians and motorists moved cautiously on slippery roads. According to the Meteorological Department, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of –4°C, while Pahalgam registered –4.8°C and Gulmarg –1°C. In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded 8°C, Kat...

December 3, 2025 9:54 AM

Heavy rain forecast in western Tamil Nadu; schools closed in several districts

Heavy rain is expected across the western parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting intense showers in Nilgiris, Erode and Coimbatore districts. The rainfall is associated with the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah, which weakened into a deep depression and later into a low-pressure area near the Tamil Nadu coast. Chennai and its neighbouring districts - Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram - continued to receive steady rain from early morning, f...