Weather Today LIVE Updates: Delhi-NCR and most parts of north India are set to feel the chill on Tuesday and through the week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting intense cold and foggy conditions.
The IMD has forecast dense fog in several parts of India up until 27 December, with disruptions to visibility expected during the night and early morning hours.
Delhi on Tuesday is expected to see a low of 10 degrees Celsius, while neighbouring Gurugram and Noida are forecast to see lows of 8 degrees Celsius and 12 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Here’s what IMD said
The IMD’s forecast indicates that dense to very dense fog conditions are anticipated during night and morning hours, especially over Punjab until December 27 and over Uttar Pradesh until December 23, as well as from December 25 to 28.
Dense to very dense fog is highly likely during night and morning hours over Punjab until the 27th, and over Uttar Pradesh from the 23rd and again during 25th–28th December. Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi are expected to experience dense fog between the 24th and 27th.
Isolated pockets of the western Himalayan region may also witness dense fog during night and morning hours from the 22nd to the 27th. Similar foggy conditions are very likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh from the 22nd to the 29th, over Bihar and Odisha from the 22nd to the 27th, over Rajasthan, north Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and north Madhya Pradesh until the 23rd, and over northeast India from the 22nd to the 25th of December.
Cold day to severe cold day conditions are very likely in isolated areas of East Uttar Pradesh on the 22nd. Cold day conditions are also likely in isolated pockets of West Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand on the 22nd, and over Bihar from the 22nd to the 26th of December.
Flights may face a delay, says Delhi Airport
Flight delays can also be expected in the national capital on Tuesday due to visibility issues—on Monday, over 500 flights were delayed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) due to poor visibility and bad weather conditions.
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Pragyaraj, Ayodhya & Pantnagar continue to remain wrapped in chilly winter air and lingering fog this morning. The fluctuating visibility has led to changes in flight schedules, and operations may be slower than usual as conditions evolve. Our teams on-ground are prioritizing safety and compliance with visibility requirements. Our airport teams are also available to assist should you need support while at the terminal. Once the weather settles, operations will gradually stabilize, and flights will depart as planned. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon, said IndiGo in a post on X,
The minimum temperature is expected to drop by two to four degrees Celsius at most places in Rajasthan between December 23 and 25, a MeT department spokesperson said on Monday.
Parts of the state witnessed scattered to dense fog on Monday morning, he added. (PTI)
Moradabad, UP | Two trucks crashed into a divider due to dense fog on the Delhi-Lucknow highway near Katghar today; one person was injured in the incident
Tourists enjoyed fresh snowfall in Gulmarg on Monday as the popular place was covered in a thick blanket of snow, turning the region into a picturesque winter destination and drawing visitors to the scenic beauty.
The 40-day period of severe winter cold in Jammu and Kashmir, known locally as Chillai Kalan, has commenced with rain and snow in many areas. (ANI)
Amid an intensifying cold wave sweeping across northern India, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday appealed to citizens to remain calm and extend compassion to those in need, asserting that the state government is working with sensitivity and urgency to mitigate the impact of extreme weather conditions.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister stated that officials across the state have been instructed to adopt a humane and people-centric approach when implementing relief measures. He emphasised that protecting every life during the harsh winter is a top priority for the government.
Layer of toxic smog shrouds the national capital as air quality remains in ‘very poor’ quality, as claimed by the Central Pollution Control Board
CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) has invoked all actions under GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR.
Drone visuals at 7.30 am at Vinod Nagar, East Delhi
Varanasi was shrouded in morning fog as minimum temperature recorded at 10 degrees Celsius. IMD has predicted dense fog warning in Uttar Pradesh till December 25th.
IMD said in an official release, “Scattered to fairly widespread light/moderate rainfall/snowfall very likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-GilgitBaltistan-Muzaffarabad on 22nd, 23rd and 27th & 28th and isolated to scattered rainfall/snowfall over Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand on 22nd & 28th December.”
Isolated Thunderstorm and lightning likely to prevail over Andaman & Nicobar Islands on 27th & 28th December, said IMD.
Most regions across northern India experienced severe cold conditions on Monday, though minimum temperatures hovered below normal.
Fog disrupted visibility in Delhi, albeit for a brief stretch, and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting dense to very dense fog conditions across the northern states until December 27. (PTI)
Visuals from near Shanti Path and Niti Marg as a layer of toxic smog blankets the city.
AQI (Air Quality Index) around the area is 384, categorised as ‘Very Poor’, as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).
Visibility reduces as a dense layer of fog blankets Delhi-NCR.
Thick grey haze shrouded Delhi on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the ‘very poor’ category with a reading of 366, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Air Quality Index (AQI) at seven air quality monitoring stations was ‘severe’, with Narela logging the highest reading at 418.
Most regions across northern India experienced severe cold conditions on Monday, though minimum temperatures hovered below normal.
Fog disrupted visibility in Delhi, albeit for a brief stretch, and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting dense to very dense fog conditions across the northern states until December 27. (PTI)
The IMD’s forecast indicates that dense to very dense fog conditions are anticipated during night and morning hours, especially over Punjab until December 27 and over Uttar Pradesh until December 23, as well as from December 25 to 28.
Dense fog is also expected over Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi from December 24 to 27.
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