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A biting cold wave and dense morning fog are sweeping across UP, Punjab, and Haryana, disrupting life and travel. With temperatures plunging and visibility dropping, how severe will the chill get, and which regions are most at risk?
Cold wave grips UP, Punjab and Haryana
New Delhi: A cold wave coupled with extreme fog is sweeping across northern and eastern India, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue alerts for multiple states. Residents and commuters have been advised to exercise caution as visibility drops during morning hours and temperatures continue to plunge.
The IMD has forecast very dense fog in north-eastern Uttar Pradesh and dense fog in Assam, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, and Uttarakhand on the night of December 11 and the following morning.
The weather department warned that morning visibility will be severely affected, urging travelers to drive slowly, use fog lights, and avoid unnecessary travel during peak fog hours.
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Apart from fog, a cold wave has persisted in western Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and northern Odisha over the past five days. The IMD forecasts the cold wave is likely to continue for the next few days, though some relief may arrive in two to three days.
Northern India, including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, is expected to experience dense fog on the mornings of December 12 and 13, impacting daily commutes and transport schedules.
Punjab and Haryana are recording severely low temperatures, with Rupnagar emerging as the coldest location at 3.6°C. Other notable readings include Amritsar at 6.1°C, Ludhiana 9.2°C, and Patiala 10.1°C.
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Chandigarh also experienced a chilly morning with 8.6°C, while Haryana’s Ambala recorded 10.9°C and Hisar 6.7°C. The cold wave has increased the risk of health issues such as respiratory infections, prompting authorities to advise residents, especially the elderly and children, to stay warm.
The IMD emphasizes that dense fog reduces visibility on roads and highways, making driving hazardous. Authorities recommend using low beams or fog lights, maintaining safe distances between vehicles, and postponing travel when possible.
With temperatures expected to remain low across northern and eastern India, residents are also advised to cover exposed body parts, stay hydrated, and monitor local weather updates regularly.
