Cold wave continues to wreak havoc in Delhi-NCR, cold increases problems

The effect of cold wave continues in Delhi-NCR. On Thursday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 16 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 7.4 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of rain and strong winds, due to which the cold is likely to increase further.

Severe cold increases problems in North India

1. Effect of hilly areas:
Due to severe cold in North India, life is being affected. Due to heavy snowfall in the hilly areas, cold winds and fog have increased the melting in the plains. Due to this, train and road traffic has been severely disrupted.

2. Punjab and Haryana:
Due to cold wave in Punjab and Haryana, people are taking recourse to bonfires. The meteorological department has issued a yellow alert. Melting has increased further due to cold winds.

3. Uttar Pradesh:
Fog has disrupted normal life in the districts of Uttar Pradesh. There is yellow alert in areas like Shravasti and Bahraich. The day temperature is expected to be 18 degrees, while the night temperature is expected to be 9 degrees. Visibility has reduced due to fog, which is affecting traffic.

Severe cold outbreak in Rajasthan

The temperature in Sikar, Rajasthan has fallen to 4 degrees Celsius. The effect of winter continues in Jaipur and Ajmer also. Driving has become difficult due to fog, which is affecting road traffic.

Dense fog and cold in Bihar

There is dense fog in districts like Patna, Bhagalpur and Nalanda of Bihar. The Meteorological Department has issued a fog alert in these areas. People are resorting to warm clothes and bonfires to escape the cold.

normal temperature in maharashtra

The impact of winter is relatively less in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra. The minimum temperature here was recorded at 23 degrees, while the maximum was recorded at 32 degrees Celsius.

Chance of rain in Punjab

People are worried due to low visibility in districts like Bathinda and Moga of Punjab. The Meteorological Department has predicted light rain on January 4, which may further increase the cold.

Snowfall havoc in Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal

Heavy snowfall has brought life to a standstill in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

• Dal Lake has frozen due to minus temperature in Srinagar.
• The roads of Gulmarg and Manali are covered with snow.
• The situation remains serious due to snowfall in Uttarakhand also.