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Headline: Dense Fog and Severe Cold Grip Northern India, Disrupting Daily Life

New Delhi, India – A blanket of dense fog and plummeting temperatures are causing widespread disruption across northern India, severely impacting visibility and daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for multiple states, warning of continued fog and cold wave conditions.

Residents are resorting to bonfires and other means to combat the biting cold, but the thick fog is posing significant challenges for transportation. According to the IMD, the current conditions are expected to persist for the next several days.

Regional Breakdown:

  • Punjab: Dense to very dense fog is highly likely in isolated places during night and morning hours until December 27th.
  • Uttar Pradesh: Similar conditions are expected on December 23rd and from December 25th to 28th.
  • Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi: Residents can expect dense fog from December 24th to 27th.
  • Western Himalayan Region: Isolated areas may experience dense fog conditions from December 22nd to 27th.
  • Bihar: A cold wave is predicted from December 22nd to 26th.

The IMD also forecasts a drop of 3-5 degrees Celsius in minimum temperatures across Northwest India over the next three days, and a 2-3 degree Celsius decrease in minimum temperatures in Maharashtra over the next two days.

Delhi-NCR Region:

While Delhi-NCR saw a slight increase of 1-2 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures over the past 24 hours, minimum temperatures remained stable. The forecast for the next few days in the region includes mainly clear skies with light to moderate haze in the mornings.

Snowfall in the Himalayas:

Meanwhile, the higher reaches of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are experiencing continuous snowfall. Experts say that Kashmir valley has had the most severe winters and has seen heavy snowfall in Gulmarg and Sonmarg, with further snowfall expected in the coming days.

Authorities are advising citizens to take necessary precautions against the cold and to stay updated on the latest weather advisories.

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