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Cold wave conditions persist across large parts of India as western disturbances and an active subtropical jet stream influence winter weather. Hills are witnessing snowfall, while dense fog grips the plains, disrupting daily life.
Western Disturbance Keeps Temperatures Low in Northern States
New Delhi: The intensity of winter is increasing in most parts of the country. Cold waves in North and Northwest India, snowfall in hilly areas, and dense fog in the plains are affecting people's daily lives. According to the Meteorological Department, the cold weather persists due to a Western Disturbance and the activity of the subtropical westerly jet stream.
The Meteorological Department stated that a Western Disturbance is currently active at high altitudes over North Pakistan and surrounding areas. Another trough is also present at the middle levels. The speed of the subtropical westerly jet stream has reached up to 120 knots, which strengthens the Western Disturbance during winter. This is why temperatures in North India remain below normal.
Delhi Weather Today: Cold morning, hazy skies, and rising pollution levels
Dense fog is prevailing in the plains during the morning and night, significantly reducing visibility. Fog is expected in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi on December 17th and 18th. A very dense fog alert has been issued for Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Due to weak winds, fog and cold weather are likely to persist in the coming days.
Light snowfall has been recorded in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh. The minimum temperature in Lahaul-Spiti has dropped below freezing. The temperature was recorded at minus 5.7 degrees Celsius in Kukumseri and minus 2.7 degrees Celsius in Tabo. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for fog in the plains. Meanwhile, the weather in Uttarakhand remains dry but cold, and minimum temperatures are expected to fall further in the next few days.
Minimum temperatures have dropped again in Delhi-NCR. According to the Meteorological Department, light to moderate fog is expected for the next five days. The maximum temperature is likely to range between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature between 8 and 11 degrees Celsius. Due to the lack of rain, the chances of a severe cold spell by the end of December are considered low.
