Wed Dec 25 01:20:00 UTC 2024: ## North India Shivers as Snowfall and Rain Bring Temperatures Plummeting
**NEW DELHI, INDIA** – A two-day spell of snowfall and rain across the Himalayan states has sent temperatures plummeting across northern India, bringing widespread disruption and chilly conditions. Srinagar recorded a bone-chilling -6.6 degrees Celsius, although Jammu experienced some daytime respite. Light snowfall was also reported on the Trikuta hills near the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on Monday. Delhi’s minimum temperature dipped to a frosty 7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
The cold snap has gripped Haryana, with a yellow alert issued for fog in 14 districts. Further rainfall is predicted in the coming days, exacerbating the cold. Dense fog is expected in Delhi today, with authorities urging caution. The intense cold, described as “Chille kaalan” (peak winter), has left residents of Jammu and Kashmir struggling with the freezing temperatures, and further drops are anticipated.
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