Thu Dec 25 08:42:16 UTC 2025: Summary:
A severe cold wave continues to affect northern India, particularly Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Several cities experienced significant drops in temperature, with Fatehpur being the coldest at 1.6 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts further temperature drops in the coming days and advises residents to take precautions.
News Article:
North India Gripped by Severe Cold Wave; Temperatures Plunge
Chandigarh/Jaipur – December 25, 2025 – A severe cold wave is sweeping across northern India, with Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan bearing the brunt of the frigid conditions. Residents are struggling to cope with the plummeting temperatures as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts further dips in the coming days.
Rajasthan’s Fatehpur recorded the lowest temperature at a chilling 1.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday night. Other cities across the region also experienced significant drops.
The IMD predicts a further decrease of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next two days in northwest India, with cold wave conditions expected to persist in isolated areas of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand through December 27th.
Authorities are urging residents to take necessary precautions against the cold, particularly during the night and early morning hours.
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