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Headline: Cold Wave Grips Much of India, IMD Issues Alerts for Multiple States
New Delhi, India – A severe cold wave has descended upon much of India in December, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue cold wave alerts for several states across the country. The cold wave conditions are expected to persist in central and adjoining eastern India, while northwest India may experience similar conditions by December 12th.
The IMD forecasts dense fog in the mornings in Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Manipur. Cold wave alerts have been issued for Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and northeastern states.
The chill is expected to intensify starting December 13th. Light rain and snowfall in the Western Himalayan region will likely cause a sharp drop in temperatures. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are currently experiencing dry and cold conditions, with residents facing difficulties due to frost. Rain or snowfall is expected in these hilly states after December 13th.
The impact of the cold wave in the Himalayan states is also expected to be felt in Delhi-NCR, with cold winds making the capital feel colder. Delhi is expected to experience light fog and mist, with a minimum temperature of around 6 degrees Celsius.
Eastern Uttar Pradesh has also seen a sudden increase in cold due to the cold wave. The Terai belt has experienced dense fog in the mornings, causing shivering and cold.
In Bihar, westerly winds are causing a significant drop in temperature in several districts, including Patna. These winds are expected to continue for the next 48 hours, with speeds of 15-20 kilometers per hour.
Meanwhile, the IMD has also issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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