The impact of cold weather is now clearly visible in the capital Delhi. People are experiencing cold during the morning and evening hours, while the sunshine during the day makes the chill feel somewhat less intense.
New Delhi: The effect of cold in North India is continuously increasing. In several states, including the capital Delhi, UP, Bihar, and Jharkhand, the weather has become extremely cold during the morning and evening. Meanwhile, there are chances of snowfall in hilly areas. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning that the cold may intensify further in the coming days. Concurrently, Cyclonic Storm Ditwa has also prompted alerts in several states in South India. Let's find out today's weather conditions across the country.
Delhi-NCR: Minimum Temperature Reaches Single Digits
The impact of cold has begun to show in the capital Delhi. People are facing biting cold during the morning and evening hours. However, the effect of the cold seems to lessen slightly with the appearance of sunshine during the day. According to the Meteorological Department, Delhi's minimum temperature has now dropped to single digits, and there are chances of the cold increasing further in the coming days.
Several districts in Uttar Pradesh have witnessed a sudden drop in temperature. Dense fog blankets the mornings, leading to reduced visibility. The weather clears up as the day progresses, but chilling cold persists during the morning and evening hours. The Meteorological Department has predicted that similar weather conditions will prevail for the next few days.
Bihar: Increasing Cold, Low Visibility; Jharkhand: Cold Wave Alert
Cold weather has also intensified in several districts of Bihar. In the first week of December itself, visibility is falling below 500 meters in most parts of the state due to dense fog. The Meteorological Department has warned that temperatures will drop further in the coming days, and the cold will increase. In Jharkhand too, the Meteorological Department has issued an alert regarding a cold wave.
On Monday, the minimum temperature in most parts of the state was recorded around 10 degrees Celsius. Gumla recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 10.3 degrees Celsius, while the capital Ranchi recorded a minimum temperature of 13.4 degrees Celsius. The department has warned that a further drop in temperature is likely from December 3.
Impact of Cyclonic Storm Ditwa in South India
An alert for severe cold and snowfall has been issued for the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh. According to the Meteorological Department, dense fog will prevail in Bilaspur on December 2 and 3. Light rain and snowfall are possible in the mid and high mountainous regions on December 4 and 5. Additionally, a Western Disturbance is expected to become active on December 5, which could affect the Western Himalayan regions. Himachal is expected to experience dry weather until December 7.
The impact of Cyclonic Storm Ditwa continues in South India. Schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Kancheepuram districts will remain closed on December 2 due to the possibility of heavy rain and waterlogging in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and surrounding coastal areas. The Meteorological Department has warned that due to Ditwa, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts until Tuesday morning.
