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India Shivers as New Year Dawns with Bitter Cold, Dense Fog
New Delhi, India – January 1, 2026: Much of India ushered in the New Year under a blanket of extreme weather. The first day of 2026 saw North India gripped by a severe cold wave, dense fog, and plummeting temperatures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that conditions included severe cold wave conditions across many states.
Delhi experienced its coldest December day in six years on New Year’s Eve, with both day and night temperatures remaining significantly below average. Reduced visibility due to fog disrupted travel in the capital, with some areas expecting light rainfall. Schools in Guwahati, Assam, were closed for a week to protect children from the harsh conditions.
Eastern India is also battling the cold, with Jharkhand under a dense fog warning. Visibility was drastically reduced in several districts, with temperatures near 4 degrees Celsius in some locations. The northeastern region also reported a significant drop in temperature.
In contrast, Mumbai, Maharashtra, experienced light rainfall on New Year’s Day. According to ANI, the showers in areas like Walkeshwar and Lower Parel helped to reduce pollution levels, bringing some relief to residents.
Rajasthan is also feeling the impact of the cold wave, with Karauli district recording the lowest temperature in the state. Minimum temperatures in several cities in eastern and northern Rajasthan dipped below 10 degrees Celsius. The IMD forecasts dense to very dense fog across large parts of northern, western, and eastern Rajasthan between January 1st and 3rd, potentially disrupting road and rail traffic.
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