Severe cold continues in North India. It has been raining intermittently for the last few days in many districts of Uttar Pradesh. Besides, dense fog has increased the problems of the people. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a new update for December 29 and 30, in which the weather is likely to remain dry. However, an alert has been issued regarding dense fog.
fog alert issued
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of dense fog for eastern and western Uttar Pradesh on December 29 and 30.
- The weather is likely to remain clear on 31 December and 1 January 2025.
- No alert has been issued on December 29 in Saharanpur, Bijnor, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Lucknow, Ayodhya, and other districts of Uttar Pradesh.
effect of temperature and cold
According to the Meteorological Department, the effect of cold will continue along with fog. There is a possibility of a drop in the minimum temperature in the next 24-48 hours.
Temperature of major cities (29 December)
| City | Maximum Temperature (°C) | Minimum Temperature (°C) | Fog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | 25 | 11 | Light |
| Kanpur | 22 | 10 | dense |
| Varanasi | 22 | 11 | Light |
| Prayagraj | 23 | 12 | Light |
| Agra | 22 | 11 | dense |
effects of dense fog
trouble in travel
- Visibility may be extremely low due to dense fog, affecting road and rail traffic.
- Drivers have been advised to drive carefully.
health effects
- The risk of diseases may increase due to cold and fog.
- The elderly, children and people suffering from respiratory problems need to take special care.
Weather forecast for the coming days
- The weather will remain clear in most parts of Uttar Pradesh on December 31 and January 1.
- A slight drop in the minimum temperature will continue, due to which the effect of cold will persist.
- There is a possibility of sunshine during the day, which can provide relief from the cold.
