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Headline: Cold Wave Grips North India, Rain Expected in Eastern and Southern States
New Delhi: North India is experiencing a severe cold wave, with temperatures plummeting across the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued cold wave alerts for several cities, including Patna, Purnia, Kishanganj (Bihar), Ranchi (Jharkhand), and Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, and Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh).
Delhi residents are facing a double whammy of high pollution and dense fog, with the IMD forecasting continued cold conditions and strong winds that will exacerbate the chill. The city experienced one of its coldest December starts in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the IMD has also predicted rainfall in West Bengal and Odisha, with cloudy skies expected. Light to moderate rainfall is also likely in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry up to November 11th.
The cold weather has prompted changes in school timings in Bihar. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the cold.
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