Cold havoc in Delhi-NCR, warning of dense fog in many states including UP-Bihar

North India is in the grip of severe cold and cold wave these days. Dense fog along with cold has affected life in states like Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Punjab. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a drop in temperature and light rain in the coming days.

Delhi-NCR weather: Effect of cold and fog

• Today’s temperature:
  • Minimum: 8°C,
  • Maximum: 19°C,
• Temperatures likely to drop further in the next few days:
  • 8-9 January: minimum temperature 6-7°Cmaximum temperature 20°C,
  • 10th January: minimum temperature falling 5°C Can reach.
• 11-12 January: Chance of light rain.
  • Minimum temperature during this period 8-10°C and maximum temperature 16-17°C Can live between.

There will be moderate to dense fog in many areas of Delhi today, which may affect visibility. Cold wave and cold winds are troubling people.

Punjab weather: Cold wave and fog continue

• In most areas of Punjab 8-9 January There is a possibility of dense fog till.
• Due to cold wave, the effect of cold will be felt more.
• Fog in the morning and night can become a challenge for drivers.

Uttar Pradesh: Dense fog in many districts including Lucknow

• Next in many districts including Lucknow in UP dense fog for four days The outbreak will continue.
• As of January 10th: There will be fog in the morning, which may reduce visibility.
• Cold winds have further increased the cold and melting.

Bihar: Yellow alert of cold

• IMD in the entire state yellow alert Has been released.
• 7-8 January:
  • There is a possibility of strong westerly winds in Bihar.
  • There will be dense fog in Patna, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Gaya, Lakhisarai, Khagaria, Begusarai, Munger, and Bhagalpur.
• Cold and fog can become a challenge for drivers and the general public.

Important things related to weather

1. Fog and traffic:
   • Dense fog may affect the operation of roads and trains.
2. Cold wave:
   • The minimum temperature will continue to drop due to cold winds.
3. chance of rain:
   • There is a possibility of light rain in Delhi and surrounding areas on January 11-12.

What to do to stay safe in cold and fog?

• Wear warm clothes: Cover the body completely.
• Drive the vehicle carefully: Use low beam headlights.
• Stay at home: Do not go out unless necessary to escape the cold.
• Take recourse to a bonfire or heater: But keep safety in mind.
• Take care of the elderly and children.