The Meteorological Department has predicted a drop of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius in the temperature for the next 2-3 days. The temperature in Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh has gone below minus. Most areas of North India are going to experience severe cold due to rain and snowfall. Orange alert has been issued due to heavy rain and snowfall in the hilly states. Let us know the main points of this weather update.
Rain and cold wreak havoc in North India
These days it is raining heavily in North India due to western disturbance. Due to this, the effect of cold has become more intense.
- drop in temperature: In the next few days, the mercury may fall by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius in many areas of North India.
- possibility of dense fog: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of dense fog in North India for the next few days.
Orange alert in hilly states
- Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh: The temperature here has gone to minus and the cold has made people’s life difficult.
- Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand: Orange alert of heavy snowfall and hailstorm has been issued.
- East Madhya Pradesh: There is a possibility of heavy rain and hailstorm in these areas also.
Record breaking rain in Delhi
Along with cold, rain continues to wreak havoc in Delhi.
- rain record: This December, unprecedented rainfall was recorded in a single day, breaking a 101-year-old record.
- rain data: Till Saturday morning, 41.4 mm rainfall was recorded in Delhi.
- cold wave conditions: After the rain, the cold has increased further in the capital.
Effect of cold in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan
The Meteorological Department has warned that cold wave conditions will persist in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
- drop in temperature: The temperature in these areas may fall by 3 to 5 degrees.
- Minimum temperature in Rajasthan:The lowest temperature recorded in Churu was 5.4 degrees Celsius.
Impact in South India and Northeast also
- rain in tamilnadu: Heavy rain is expected in Tamil Nadu due to moisture coming from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
- North East India: Dense fog will affect Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland.
- Vidarbha and UP: There is a possibility of dense fog here also.
Impact and possibilities of fog
- plain area: Thick layer of fog will be seen in Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana for the next few days.
- next 2-3 days: According to IMD, dense fog conditions will persist on December 30 and 31.
Ways to prevent cold
- stay at home: If possible, stay indoors and keep yourself warm.
- wear warm clothes: Wear woolen clothes and cover your head, hands and feet.
- have hot beverages: Consume soup, tea and ginger tea.
- use heater: Use heater or blower to avoid cold.
