Sun Dec 08 15:20:00 UTC 2024: ## India Loses Second Test to Australia; Cold Wave Sweeps North India
**New Delhi, December 8** – Australia dominated the second test against India, securing a resounding 10-wicket victory. Meanwhile, a cold wave is gripping northern India, with heavy snowfall predicted for Jammu and Kashmir and light rain expected in Punjab and Haryana. Dense fog is also anticipated in several states, prompting yellow alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The IMD forecasts a western disturbance affecting Jammu and Kashmir starting December 8th, bringing snow to higher altitudes and light rain to Punjab and Haryana. Delhi is expected to experience cloudy skies and a significant drop in temperature. Dense fog is predicted for parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh on December 9th. Bihar and Jharkhand are also experiencing a severe cold wave, with some areas anticipating light rain. Rajasthan continues to grapple with a cold wave, with an alert issued for the continued severe cold. In contrast to the cold north, southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, is experiencing heavy rainfall, with more expected on December 10th.
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