IMD Issues Dense Fog Alert For Several North-Indian States

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a dense fog alert for several North-Indian states amid the ongoing severe cold weather conditions. The IMD also predicted dense fog conditions in the morning hours over Punjab, Haryana, New Delhi, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh until January 14, while Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha are also likely to see similar conditions until tomorrow, January 11.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a ‘Cold Day to Severe Cold Day alert for Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Meanwhile, the cold wave intensified in the northern states of the country over the past few days, with maximum temperatures hovering below normal limits, while nighttime temperatures have also been settling below normal in some places. However, Jammu and Kashmir will witness dense fog conditions in the morning hours today.

The IMD predicted moderate rainfall in Chennai for the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, several states are also grappling with the problem of low visibility due to dense fog, especially in the morning and night hours, which has led to the delay of several flights and express trains.