Deadly cold wave continues to sweep through North India

deadly-cold-wave-continues-to-sweep-through-north-india

Northern India continues to shiver through a severe cold wave as the chilly weather conditions are forecast over the region in the next three days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). One person reportedly died due to the harsh temperatures in Uttar Pradesh, where a dense fog blanketed isolated areas.

Icy winds gripped North India on Tuesday, December 22, while cold wave conditions are expected in parts of Delhi over the next three days as the minimum temperature is forecast to plummet to 3 to 4 °C (37.4 to 39.2 °F).

Moderate to dense fog is also predicted during the period, IMD added. 

In Uttar Pradesh, cold weather conditions generated a dense fog that enveloped isolated areas. A 75-year-old woman reportedly lost her life due to the cold.

YouTube video

YouTube video

On Tuesday, December 22, the Safdarjung Observatory recorded a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F), while on Sunday, December 20, the observatory registered the season's lowest temperature of 3.4 °C (38.1 °F)

Meanwhile, maximum temperatures settled at 23.5 °C (74.3 °F). "After the Western Disturbance withdraws on Tuesday, the temperatures are expected to drop again," said Mahesh Palawat with Skymet Weather.

Chilly conditions also swept through Kashmir as the minimum temperature remained below freezing across the valley, even as the Met Office predicted dry and cold weather with a bout of light to moderate snowfall until the weekend.

YouTube video

Featured image credit: Dainik Jagran – दैनिक जागरण/YouTube

Share:

Commenting rules and guidelines

We value the thoughts and opinions of our readers and welcome healthy discussions on our website. In order to maintain a respectful and positive community, we ask that all commenters follow these rules:

  • Treat others with kindness and respect.
  • Stay on topic and contribute to the conversation in a meaningful way.
  • Do not use abusive or hateful language.
  • Do not spam or promote unrelated products or services.
  • Do not post any personal information or content that is illegal, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate.

We reserve the right to remove any comments that violate these rules. By commenting on our website, you agree to abide by these guidelines. Thank you for helping to create a positive and welcoming environment for all.

Leave a reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *