Wed Dec 04 01:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Devendra Fadnavis Sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister; Cold Wave Sweeps North India
**Mumbai, India** – Devendra Fadnavis has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, fulfilling a prediction made in 2019. This follows the recent formation of a new government.
**Meanwhile, a cold wave is intensifying across North India,** with dense fog reported in several states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a further drop in temperatures after December 15th. Conversely, South India continues to experience heavy rainfall. The IMD forecasts dry weather in Delhi this week, with a potential cold snap and possible rain later in the month. Similar cold weather is predicted for Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bihar, with the latter expecting fog and chilling temperatures in several districts. Conversely, heavy to moderate rainfall is expected in parts of South India, including Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and coastal Karnataka.
Other news includes reports of a voter’s death at a Bihar polling station and an alleged shooting incident involving Sukhbir Singh Badal.
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