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Early heatwave sweeps Himachal Pradesh; temperatures up to 15°C above normal

Early heatwave sweeps Himachal Pradesh; temperatures up to 15°C above normal

Gurpreet Singh :- Even before the winter season has completely faded, several parts of Himachal Pradesh are already witnessing unusually high temperatures, with some areas experiencing conditions close to a heatwave. In many locations, temperatures are running 10°C to nearly 15°C above the seasonal average, raising concerns among residents and farmers alike. In a surprising development for early March, the maximum temperature has crossed the 30°C mark in a few areas of the state. Weather experts warn that if the current dry conditions persist for a few more days, several hill towns could record their highest-ever March temperatures. Some prominent…
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Dense fog grips Punjab and Chandigarh; conditions likely to persist till January 1

Dense fog grips Punjab and Chandigarh; conditions likely to persist till January 1

National Times Bureau :- Dense fog enveloped several districts of Punjab and Chandigarh on Saturday, severely reducing visibility in many areas. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the foggy conditions are expected to persist till January 1, though no rainfall is likely during this period. Despite the fog, Punjab witnessed a rise of around 2°C in minimum temperatures over the past 24 hours, with temperatures remaining 3°C above the seasonal average. Gurdaspur emerged as the coldest place in the state, recording a minimum temperature of 6°C, while Patiala reported the lowest maximum temperature in the plains at 14.6°C. Visibility…
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