Weather

Dense fog in Delhi caused near-zero visibility at IGI Airport, leading to flight delays and cancellations. The IMD issued a yellow alert for fog, with temperatures dropping to 10°C. Relief from the cold and fog is expected starting January 3rd.

Heavy rainfall disrupted traffic across Delhi on December 27, with more expected throughout the day. A western disturbance is causing the rain and is also expected to bring colder temperatures to northwest and central India, including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan over the next two days.

Intense cold waves grip north India, with sub-zero temperatures in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Heavy rainfall and severe low temperatures are expected in several states, including Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana, while Delhi battles severe air quality.

On December 19, Faridkot in Punjab recorded a low of 2 degrees Celsius, while Pathankot and Bathinda experienced minimum temperatures of 4 degrees and 4.6 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Across West Bengal, most regions are experiencing cool, dry weather. Temperatures in northern areas like Darjeeling and Kalimpong have dropped to around 10°C, while southern districts will see moderate minimum temperatures

The IMD predicts widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu and Karaikal, including Chennai, and issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru. The heavy rainfall is linked to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal, prompting flood alerts in Chennai due to water release from the Chembarambakkam reservoir.

Delhi recorded its coldest morning at 4.9°C, five degrees below normal. Homeless people are seeking shelter in night shelters and pagoda tents set up by DUSIB. While Delhi's air quality remains 'bad', other regions like Jammu & Kashmir experience sub-zero temperatures.

From next Sunday, December 15, a cold spell will grip Bengal. Snowfall is likely in Darjeeling. Due to the impact of western disturbances, higher mountainous areas of Sikkim and adjoining Darjeeling are expected to experience snowfall

Several districts in Tamil Nadu have been experiencing heavy rainfall due to the northeast monsoon. A heavy rain warning has been issued due to the Fengal cyclone formed in the Bay of Bengal.

Heavy rainfall is expected in several parts of Tamil Nadu. A low-pressure area is forming in the Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify into a cyclone. Heavy rain warnings have been issued for coastal districts, including Chennai and Puducherry.