The recent weather patterns have brought a distinct chill to several parts of North and Central India, with minimum temperatures plummeting to levels below normal. Let’s delve into the specifics of yesterday’s weather conditions and the warnings issued for the upcoming days.
Yesterday’s Minimum Temperatures: Minimum temperatures on the previous day showcased a wide range, varying from 3-6°C over most parts of the plains in Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, to 7-10°C over remaining parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Notably, temperatures were below normal by 2-4°C in many areas, including the plains of Uttarakhand, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. The lowest minimum temperature, a bone-chilling 3.0°C, was reported in Kanpur, West Uttar Pradesh.
Dense Fog and Cold Day Warnings: The weather forecast indicates dense to very dense fog conditions in several regions during the early hours of the day. Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh are expected to experience such conditions from the 26th to the 30th morning. Additionally, isolated pockets of Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Bihar, North Madhya Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Assam, Mizoram & Tripura, and Odisha are likely to witness dense fog during specific time frames.
Cold day to severe cold day conditions are anticipated in multiple areas, including East and West Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, Bihar, West Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and East Rajasthan on various dates in January.
Minimum Temperature Forecast and Cold Wave Warning: Looking ahead, the forecast predicts a gradual rise in minimum temperatures by 2-3°C over the next 3-4 days in Northwest India. Central India is also expected to experience a similar increase over the next three days. West India, particularly Maharashtra and Gujarat, is likely to see a gradual rise by 2-3°C in minimum temperatures over the coming days.
Cold wave conditions are expected in isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and West Uttar Pradesh on specified dates in January.
Source: India Meteorological Department
