India Weather Live Updates 10-01-2025: Chillai Kalan Freezes Dal Lake in Kashmir, Trains Delayed Due to Dense Fog
Delhi faces pollution challenges, missing NCAP targets, prompting CAQM to impose restrictions. Dense fog disrupts rail services, delaying 26 trains.
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Severe Cold Wave Grips Northern and Central India, Rain Expected in Uttar Pradesh
Northern and central India, including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh, are experiencing severe cold wave conditions, with temperatures dropping below 5°C in many areas. Uttar Pradesh faces the most extensive cold snap, with temperatures in cities like Kanpur, Lucknow, and Prayagraj significantly below normal. Mandla in Madhya Pradesh recorded 3.5°C, and Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh recorded 4.3°C. A respite is expected over the weekend as rain and thundershowers are forecasted for parts of Uttar Pradesh on 11th and 12th January 2025 due to an induced cyclonic circulation.
Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi, Rain and Thundershowers Expected Tomorrow
Thick fog enveloped Delhi, reducing visibility at Palam airport to zero, causing flight cancellations and traffic delays. Rain and thundershowers are expected tomorrow as weather systems over North India influence the region, with a subsequent rise in minimum temperature.
Multiple Vehicle Collisions on Delhi-Lucknow Highway Due to Dense Fog, Visibility Near Zero
Several vehicles collided on the Delhi-Lucknow highway near Bahadurgarh station early Friday morning due to thick fog, reducing visibility to nearly zero. Hapur police reported hazardous driving conditions resulting in multiple accidents across the National Capital Region. At 5:30 am, Delhi's temperature dropped to 9.6°C, adding to the challenges posed by the dense fog, according to the India Meteorological Department.
#WATCH | Hapur, UP: Several vehicles collide due to dense fog on the Delhi-Lucknow Highway near the Bahadurgarh station area.
— ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2025
Source: Hapur Police pic.twitter.com/kNWKvTCTZD
Dense Fog Engulfs North India; Orange Alert Issued for Punjab, Haryana, and Surrounding Regions, Says IMD
IMD in its daily weather reports sayd that dense fog conditions have worsened in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and northeastern states, with zero visibility recorded at multiple locations including Delhi's Palam Airport and cities like Amritsar, Agra, and Kanpur. The fog layer has expanded significantly compared to yesterday. While temperatures have increased in many areas, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 6°C today, up from 4.8°C yesterday. The formation of a cyclone over Afghanistan is contributing to these dense fog conditions, leading to an orange alert in affected regions. A yellow alert for dense fog is also in place for other regions like Bihar, Odisha, and parts of the northeastern states. Additionally, cold wave conditions are expected in Jammu & Kashmir, Laddakh, and Himachal Pradesh.
Cold Conditions in Rajasthan with Light Rain and Thunderstorm Forecasted Amid Western Disturbance
Cold conditions continue across Rajasthan, with Karauli recording the lowest temperature at 3.3°C. A new western disturbance is expected to bring light rain and thunderstorms to parts of the state on January 10 and 11, with potential hailstorms in Bikaner, Jaipur, and Bharatpur divisions. Minimum temperatures may rise by 2-4°C in the next 24 hours. By January 12, dry weather is anticipated, though dense fog may persist in some areas.
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