Live Weather Updates 08-01-2025: Cold Wave, Rain, and Snowfall Alerts Across Northwest India
Dense fog and a cold wave disrupted flights in Delhi and North India. IMD issued warnings as temperatures are expected to drop further. The cold wave impacts multiple states with severe conditions.
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Background
A thick layer of fog blanketed Delhi and neighboring areas as North India continued to reel under a cold wave. Visibility was significantly reduced at airports, disrupting flight services. At New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), 200 flights were delayed, and four services were cancelled. The airport authorities advised that flights not equipped for low-visibility landings (CAT III A compliant) might be affected due to the prevailing weather conditions.
IMD Issues Warnings and Forecasts Temperature Drop
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange warning for Delhi on Wednesday and a yellow alert for Thursday and Friday. The 7-day forecast indicates that the minimum temperature will start dipping from Wednesday, reaching 5 degrees Celsius by Friday. The past 24 hours saw Delhi's maximum temperature at 16.2 degrees Celsius, 2.8 degrees below normal, and the minimum at 7.4 degrees, 5 degrees above normal.
Impact Across North India
The cold wave extends to states including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan. In Rajasthan's Nagaur, the minimum temperature recorded was 2.5 degrees Celsius. On Tuesday, over 300 flights were delayed, and around 25 train services were disrupted due to dense fog.
Bihar Weather Update
In Bihar, the temperature has been continuously dropping, particularly in the southern and western parts, including Patna. The IMD forecasts the severe cold to persist until Makar Sankranti (January 14). Dense fog will prevail, with the minimum and maximum temperatures expected to drop by 2-3 degrees from Wednesday.
Western Disturbance to Intensify Cold
A strong western disturbance will affect northwest India from January 10, leading to more snowfall in the mountainous areas and further intensifying the cold throughout Bihar. The IMD predicts a drop in the mercury by one or two degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with the temperature potentially going below 10 degrees Celsius in some areas.
Weather in Uttarakhand and Other Cities
In Uttarakhand, the temperature today is 15.25 °C, with a forecasted minimum and maximum of 4.35 °C and 19.49 °C, respectively. Cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad report clear skies or scattered clouds, with temperatures ranging from 20.6 °C in Ahmedabad to 27.63 °C in Chennai over the next week.
Cold Wave in Rajasthan Eases as Weather Change Brings Rains and Rising Temperatures
Rajasthan has experienced a significant drop in night temperatures over the past 24 hours, triggering cold wave conditions in areas like Churu, Sikar, and Jodhpur, where temperatures plunged to 3-5°C below normal. However, the cold snap is expected to ease within 48 hours due to a cyclonic circulation over the Arabian Sea, which will bring warm, moist winds to the region. This will result in temperatures rising to double digits, even in arid border areas. Winter rains are forecasted for January 10-11, with more intense rainfall expected on January 11. Temperatures may drop again early next week.
Delhi's Minimum Temperature Remains Above Normal in Early January; Dense Fog and Sky Obscurity Impacting Weather
The minimum temperature in Delhi's Safdarjung Observatory today was recorded at 10.5°C, 3.6°C above normal. The first week of January showed an average minimum temperature of 8.5°C, 1.5°C higher than usual. Dense fog and sky obscurity have kept temperatures elevated, preventing a drop in nighttime temperatures. Despite snowfall in the mountains, which typically causes a drop in plains temperatures, Delhi’s warmth is attributed to prolonged fog. However, the forecast predicts a drop in minimum temperatures over the next few days, with rain expected between January 10-12, which will prevent a significant temperature dip in the region.
Cold Wave and Light to Moderate Rains Expected Across Plains in India, January 2025
The month of January has been quiet so far, with cold days and foggy conditions, but widespread light to moderate rains are expected across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Madhya Pradesh from January 10th to 11th. These rains, driven by moisture from the Arabian Sea, will begin in Rajasthan and extend to other plains, with Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh receiving showers. The weather will clear by January 12th, with a possible resurgence of rains between January 14th and 15th.
Live Weather Update: Temperature Trends Across India's Plains on January 7th and 8th, 2025
On January 7th and 8th, 2025, temperatures across India's plains varied, with several regions showing notable departures from the normal. In Delhi, Safdarjung recorded a minimum of 7.4°C (+0.5°C departure) and a maximum of 16.2°C (-2.8°C departure), while Palam saw a minimum of 6.0°C (-0.5°C departure) and a maximum of 15.0°C (-3.7°C departure).
In Uttar Pradesh, Moradabad had a minimum of 8.0°C (+0.2°C departure) and a maximum of 15.2°C (-2.9°C), and Meerut’s minimum was 9.0°C (+3.2°C) with a maximum of 14.2°C (-2.8°C).
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Rajasthan experienced mild temperatures, with Ganganagar at 6.6°C (+1.2°C) and 21.2°C (+2.9°C). In Madhya Pradesh, Nowgong recorded 6.8°C (-0.7°C) and 19.8°C (-2.5°C), while Guna’s minimum was 5.4°C (-3.5°C) and maximum 21.3°C (-2.8°C).
Haryana-Chandigarh region had varied temperatures, with Nahan at 6.0°C (+3.2°C) minimum and 19.9°C (-3.7°C) maximum.
Delhi Shivers as Minimum Temperatures Drop Below Normal in Some Areas on January 8, 2025
Minimum temperatures in Delhi recorded on January 8, 2025, show Palam at 6.0°C, Ayanagar at 6.2°C, Ridge at 6.8°C, Lodhi Road and Safdarjung at 7.4°C. Palam observed a drop of 0.5°C below normal.
Observed minimum temperatures (°C) recorded over Delhi at 0830 Hrs IST of Today, 08th January 2025
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) January 8, 2025
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