The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive forecast indicating that the severe cold wave gripping northwest India is expected to alleviate starting from today, January 11, 2024. Despite this relief, the weather department cautions that dense fog is likely to persist during morning hours in isolated pockets across northwest India for the next four days.

Cold Snap Across North India

On Wednesday, Jammu experienced the coldest day of the season, with the maximum temperature plunging nine notches below normal to settle at a chilly 9 degrees Celsius. Simultaneously, Delhi grappled with cold day conditions, witnessing the maximum temperature settling four notches below normal at 15.2 degrees Celsius. The day in Delhi saw moderate fog in isolated areas while the sky remained predominantly clear.

Today Weather Updates

North India: Cold Day and Dense Fog

IMD predicts very dense fog conditions in North Rajasthan on January 11 and 12, with a subsequent reduction.
Dense fog is expected to prevail in the morning hours over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura from January 11 to 15.
Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, North Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim are likely to experience dense fog on January 11 and 12.
Cold day conditions are anticipated to continue in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan on January 11, with a predicted abatement thereafter.

Cold Wave and Frost Alerts

No cold wave conditions are expected over the country for the next four days, according to the IMD.
Ground frost conditions are likely to prevail over Uttarakhand on January 11 and 12.
The IMD forecasts a temperature drop of 2-3°C in Central and East India over the next three days.