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Headline: Arctic Blast Grips North India as Temperatures Plummet; IMD Issues Cold Wave and Fog Alerts
New Delhi, [Date – Insert Today’s Date] – A significant drop in temperatures is sweeping across North India, triggered by recent snowfall in the Himalayan region. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for severe cold wave conditions and dense fog across several states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
In Faridkot, Punjab, and Narnaul, Haryana, temperatures have already plunged to as low as four degrees Celsius. The IMD forecasts that the cold snap will extend its reach to Central and Eastern India in the coming days.
“A cold wave is very likely over central parts of India and adjoining east and northern peninsular India during 9th-12th December and over northwest India and adjoining west India from 10th-12th December,” the IMD stated in its advisory. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the harsh conditions.
Dense fog is also expected to blanket parts of Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on December 9th and 10th, significantly reducing visibility and posing a hazard to drivers. Commuters are urged to exercise extreme caution on the roads during these hours.
The IMD predicts that minimum temperatures across the plains of North India, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, will fall by another 2 degrees Celsius over the next two days. While a slight warming trend is anticipated after that, another drop of 2-4 degrees is expected within three days.
Meanwhile, Delhi is bracing for a week of cold wave conditions during the day, with minimum temperatures potentially dropping to 7 degrees Celsius.
Southern Relief?
While North India shivers, Tamil Nadu is expected to receive light rainfall until December 12th. The IMD attributes this weather pattern to a low-pressure area forming over the south Kerala coast and surrounding regions. Fishermen have been advised against venturing into the southern Tamil Nadu coast, the Gulf of Mannar, and the Comorin area until December 10th.
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