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Severe cold grips Punjab, Bathinda nears freezing point; dense fog disrupts normal life
13 Jan

Severe cold grips Punjab, Bathinda nears freezing point; dense fog disrupts normal life

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- A biting cold wave continued to tighten its grip over Punjab and large parts of north India, with the plains recording temperatures lower than several hill regions. Bathinda emerged as one of the coldest places in the state on Monday, with the minimum temperature plunging to 0.6 degrees Celsius, alarmingly close to the freezing point. The day temperature also remained nearly five degrees below normal, reflecting the intensity of the cold spell. Amritsar recorded a minimum temperature of 1.1 degrees Celsius, adding to the widespread chill across the region. The severe cold was accompanied by dense…
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North India shatters Winter records as temperature plunge sharply, Cold wave to persist
11 Jan

North India shatters Winter records as temperature plunge sharply, Cold wave to persist

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- Winter has tightened its grip across North India, breaking several past records as temperatures plunged sharply in many regions. Cities across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan witnessed a steep fall in mercury levels. According to the Meteorological Department, there is no immediate relief from the cold wave over the next two days. Severe Cold Across North IndiaThe national capital Delhi recorded its coldest day of the season on Sunday. Minimum temperatures at various locations in the city were as follows: Aya Nagar: 2.9°C (lowest in Delhi)Palam: 3.0°CRidge area: 3.7°CLodhi Road: 4.6°CSafdarjung: 4.8°CColdest Plains in the CountryRajasthan…
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Delhi wakes up to season’s coldest morning at 4.2 degrees; trains delayed, flight ops hit
10 Jan

Delhi wakes up to season’s coldest morning at 4.2 degrees; trains delayed, flight ops hit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- Delhi recorded its coldest January morning of the season on Saturday, with the temperature dipping to 4.2°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The steep fall came after unexpected rain on Friday, which had already cooled the city and nearby regions. The IMD has predicted that dense fog will continue in the early mornings and late nights, and daytime temperatures will stay low because of weak sunlight. Meanwhile airlines have issued an advisory as dense fog sharply reduced visibility, particularly around the Delhi airport runway area. “Operations are running under CAT III conditions, and visibility…
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Delhi-NCR endures cold wave as rain and fog lower temperatures further
09 Jan

Delhi-NCR endures cold wave as rain and fog lower temperatures further

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Parts of Delhi, Noida and Gurugram experienced rainfall on Friday, intensifying the already harsh cold wave in the region. Delhi recorded its lowest temperature of the season at 4.6°C early in the morning. Despite the rain, thick fog continued to cover the Delhi-NCR area, reducing visibility and adding to the winter chill, according to morning reports. The rain followed a day when the city recorded a low of 5.8°C on Thursday, the third-lowest this winter. Observations at Safdarjung showed temperatures 1.1°C below the seasonal average. Maximum temperatures also remained below normal across the city, keeping the daytime…
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Severe cold wave conditions grip Delhi-NCR, schools shut; AQI slips to ‘very poor’
07 Jan

Severe cold wave conditions grip Delhi-NCR, schools shut; AQI slips to ‘very poor’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Winter conditions intensified across Delhi and nearby regions on Wednesday, as cold-day weather, fog and poor air quality made the morning tough for residents of Delhi-NCR. Visibility dropped sharply in several areas, and the Air Quality Index stayed in the ‘very poor’ range, raising health worries. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said dense to very dense fog is likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and east Rajasthan, while Delhi can expect moderate to dense fog in the early hours of January 7 and 8.  Cold day conditions are expected at a few places in…
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IMD issues orange alert in Punjab, Chandigarh as cold wave condition prevails
05 Jan

IMD issues orange alert in Punjab, Chandigarh as cold wave condition prevails

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert fo rdense fog , cold wave and cold day conditions already prevailing in Punjab and Chandigarh. The bitting cold weather to likely to persist until January 9.   As a result the daytime temperatures have also dropped significantly. Temperatures are likely to drop further by 2 to 3 degrees over the next two days. Over the past 24 hours, the state’s temperature has fallen by 2.1 degrees Celsius and is now 4.1 degrees below normal. Hoshiarpur recorded the lowest temperature at 6.8 degrees Celsius, while Amritsar experienced cold day…
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Red alert issued for dense fog and cold wave in Punjab, Chandigarh as visibility drops to zero in several parts
03 Jan

Red alert issued for dense fog and cold wave in Punjab, Chandigarh as visibility drops to zero in several parts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab,
National Times Bureau :- Dense fog and cold wave conditions tightened their grip over parts of Punjab and Chandigarh on Friday, following which the Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the first time this season. While no rainfall is forecast, extremely poor visibility and plunging temperatures have disrupted normal life across several districts. Amritsar and Halwara reported zero visibility, significantly affecting road and air traffic. Despite the dip, temperatures remained about three degrees above the seasonal average. Faridkot recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 5.5 degrees Celsius. Weather officials have warned that night temperatures are…
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Cold wave and dense fog grip Punjab, Chandigarh till January 7; Orange Alert issued
02 Jan

Cold wave and dense fog grip Punjab, Chandigarh till January 7; Orange Alert issued

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab and Chandigarh continue to reel under an intense cold wave and dense fog, with the situation expected to persist until January 7, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Nights are likely to turn even colder in the coming days. The weather department has issued an Orange Alert for fog and cold wave conditions till Friday, followed by a Yellow Alert for the subsequent period. Parts of Punjab witnessed sudden weather disturbances over the last 24 hours. Thunderstorms were reported in Patiala, while Pathankot and Halwara also experienced stormy conditions. Dense fog engulfed areas such as…
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IMD issues red alert in Delhi over dense fog, air quality turns severe; IGI Airport issues advisory
30 Dec

IMD issues red alert in Delhi over dense fog, air quality turns severe; IGI Airport issues advisory

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Dense fog engulfed national capital on Monday causing visibility to drop significantly, resulting in disruption in flight operations and train cancellations, plunging air quality into severe category.   The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red' alert for dense fog on Tuesday morning. The visibility at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport and Safdarjung was 50 metres at 8 am. It improved to 100 metres around 9 am, the weather office said. Currently the airport is functioning under Category-III conditions, which allows flights to land in low visibility.  Delhi airport advisory “Due to dense fog, flight…
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Cold wave grips Punjab, Haryana: Dense fog triggers zero visibility in several parts
25 Dec

Cold wave grips Punjab, Haryana: Dense fog triggers zero visibility in several parts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Severe winter has intensified across Punjab and Haryana, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting cold wave and cold day conditions in several areas over the last 24 hours. While both states have seen dry weather, low temperatures combined with persistent fog have increased cold-related discomfort and raised health and travel concerns.  The IMD has issued an orange alert for very dense fog across most parts of Punjab and Haryana till December 26, with fog expected at isolated locations on December 27 as well. Punjab continues to experience dry conditions, with harsh winter chill especially during…
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