Winter has started wreaking havoc in Delhi and its surrounding areas. Due to the severe cold, life in the capital has become disrupted. The temperature is continuously falling, and visibility has become extremely low due to fog. Along with this, heavy snowfall in the hilly areas has increased the shivering in the plains of Northern India.
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of dense fog in many areas including Delhi-NCR. Due to cold winds and fog, people are avoiding coming out of their homes in the morning and night.
Cold conditions in Delhi
At present the minimum temperature in Delhi is being recorded much below normal. The cold wave in the morning and night has further increased the effect of cold. People are feeling shivering as the temperature drops by 4-5 degrees Celsius.
Due to cold in Delhi-NCR, people are preferring to stay in their homes. Very few people are seen on the roads in the morning and late evening. Due to cold, crowding in public places has reduced.
fog effect
Visibility level has become very poor due to dense fog in Delhi. Drivers are facing a lot of difficulties on the roads in the morning. Traffic has slowed down, and in many places drivers are having to use headlights to avoid accidents.
The Meteorological Department has predicted that the effect of fog will continue in Delhi-NCR for the next few days. Officials have advised people to avoid traveling during morning and night hours.
heavy snowfall in the mountains
The reason for Delhi’s cold is also the heavy snowfall in the hilly areas of North India. There is continuous snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Due to snowfall in tourist places like Srinagar, Manali, Shimla and Mussoorie, the temperature has reached minus. Tourists are enjoying a lot in these areas, but local people are facing many difficulties due to cold.
Difficulties increased due to snowfall
- Many roads in hilly areas have been closed due to snowfall.
- Electricity supply is being disrupted.
- Due to cold, local residents are facing difficulties in procuring essential goods.
However, tourists are heading to the mountains in large numbers to enjoy these beautiful snowy scenes.
Tips to protect yourself from cold
The Meteorological Department has advised people to take special precautions to avoid cold and fog.
- wear warm clothes: Always wear warm enough clothes when leaving the house.
- drink hot beverages: To avoid cold, consume tea, soup and hot water.
- avoid traveling: Avoid traveling during morning and night due to fog.
- Take care of the elderly and children: Elderly and children need special care in cold.
weather department alert
The Meteorological Department has warned of severe cold and dense fog in Delhi and many areas of North India for the next few days. Snowfall is expected to continue in the hilly areas also. In such a situation, the cold may increase further in the plains.
