Delhi Colder Than Shimla As IMD Issues Severe Cold Wave Warning
A biting cold continues to grip large parts of northern India, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of cold wave to severe cold wave conditions in the coming days. The chill is expected to persist over isolated areas of Delhi and the National Capital Region, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
In its bulletin issued on Sunday, the IMD said severe cold conditions are likely to intensify over parts of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and western Uttar Pradesh. The cold wave is also expected to extend to isolated pockets of Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, western Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Tuesday, January 13, keeping residents on edge.
What has caught many by surprise is the unusual temperature contrast between the plains and the hills. Cities like Delhi and Chandigarh have recorded lower temperatures than popular hill stations. Delhi witnessed its coldest day in 13 years on Saturday, January 10, with Safdarjung the city’s primary weather station recording a minimum temperature of 4.8 degrees Celsius.
In comparison, Shimla is expected to remain relatively milder. According to the IMD, the hill town’s temperature on Monday is likely to range between a maximum of 16 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 9 degrees Celsius. Delhi, however, may see minimum temperatures dipping further to between 3 and 4.2 degrees Celsius, while daytime temperatures are expected to stay between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius.
Adding to the winter woes, dense fog is likely to blanket several regions till Thursday, January 15. Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and Uttarakhand are expected to experience reduced visibility, affecting travel and daily routines.
Authorities have advised people to take precautions, especially during early morning and night hours, as the harsh winter spell continues to tighten its grip.
In its bulletin issued on Sunday, the IMD said severe cold conditions are likely to intensify over parts of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and western Uttar Pradesh. The cold wave is also expected to extend to isolated pockets of Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, western Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Tuesday, January 13, keeping residents on edge.
What has caught many by surprise is the unusual temperature contrast between the plains and the hills. Cities like Delhi and Chandigarh have recorded lower temperatures than popular hill stations. Delhi witnessed its coldest day in 13 years on Saturday, January 10, with Safdarjung the city’s primary weather station recording a minimum temperature of 4.8 degrees Celsius.
In comparison, Shimla is expected to remain relatively milder. According to the IMD, the hill town’s temperature on Monday is likely to range between a maximum of 16 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 9 degrees Celsius. Delhi, however, may see minimum temperatures dipping further to between 3 and 4.2 degrees Celsius, while daytime temperatures are expected to stay between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius.
Adding to the winter woes, dense fog is likely to blanket several regions till Thursday, January 15. Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and Uttarakhand are expected to experience reduced visibility, affecting travel and daily routines.
Authorities have advised people to take precautions, especially during early morning and night hours, as the harsh winter spell continues to tighten its grip.
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