Severe cold has begun to grip Delhi, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, Patna in Bihar, and Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. In several cities of Madhya Pradesh, the temperature has dropped to 5 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted dense fog in many states of North India until December 22, 2025.
Weather Forecast: The intense cold wave continues across the country. Temperatures are consistently falling in many states, including the capital Delhi, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, Patna in Bihar, and Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted dense fog in many parts of North India until December 22, 2025. A cold wave alert has also been issued for the plains.
According to the weather department, visibility is likely to be very low in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab-Haryana, and Uttarakhand. The IMD has bly predicted a cold wave in western Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand on December 19th. In addition, rain and snowfall are expected in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh until December 23rd. Light rain is likely in Punjab on December 20th and 21st.
Weather Update for Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
Light to moderate fog is likely to persist in Delhi and surrounding areas on December 19th and 20th. The maximum temperature is expected to be between 22–25 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature between 8–10 degrees Celsius. Dense fog in the morning may disrupt traffic and reduce visibility in the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is likely to remain above 400 in the coming days, which could have an adverse effect on health.
The weather in Uttar Pradesh will remain mainly clear on December 19th, 20th, and 21st. A cold day alert has been issued for several districts on December 19th, along with the possibility of dense fog. Clear weather with the possibility of fog is also predicted for December 20th and 21st. Light to moderate fog may occur in some places during the morning of December 22nd and 23rd.
Temperature Drops to 5 Degrees Celsius in Madhya Pradesh
The impact of winter is at its peak in Madhya Pradesh. The minimum temperature in several cities has dropped to 5 degrees Celsius or below. Temperatures in cities like Rajgarh and Indore have been recorded between 4–5 degrees Celsius. A large part of the state consistently has temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, and the cold is expected to increase in the coming days. Cold waves are common in Madhya Pradesh during December and January.
The minimum temperature may remain between 5–7 degrees Celsius or lower in many areas during this time, which could have an adverse effect on public health. People are needing to rely on bonfires or heaters at night.
