The persistent snowfall in the mountains has also led to a rise in cold temperatures in the plains. Individuals living in the plains have struggled to catch a glimpse of the sun. As a result, the cold wave is causing significant disruption in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Due to increasing cold temperatures, the Meteorological Department has issued a cold day alert for 50 districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow. According to the Meteorological Department, the cold will intensify over the next two days, with the maximum temperature expected to decrease by 5 degrees. Additionally, there will be a rise in fog and cold temperatures.
A cold weather warning has been announced for 50 districts in Uttar Pradesh, with the maximum temperature predicted to decrease by 5 degrees. Dense fog has disrupted everyday routines in the state.
The Meteorological Department has also warned of foggy and cold overnight conditions in Uttar Pradesh due to a decrease in temperature. The Meteorological Department has urged the state's residents to stay vigilant to prevent severe cold conditions.
The Meteorological Department has issued a 50-day cold weather warning for the districts of Azamgarh, Rae Bareli, Mau, Ballia, Hardoi, Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Kannauj, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar, Unnao, Lucknow, Deoria, Amethi, and Sultanpur, as well as Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Farrukhabad, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Jaunpur, and Ghazipur.
Meanwhile, Thick fog is anticipated in Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, and other northeastern states through December 31. Regions including Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim are likely to experience dense fog until January 1. In Himachal Pradesh, comparable conditions are expected to continue until January 2.
On the other hand, Delhi experienced low temperatures, with Safdarjung recording a high of 15°C, five degrees below the usual, and Palam noting 13°C, seven degrees under the seasonal norm on Monday morning. Although there was a cold wave, the Meteorological Department observed a minor enhancement in Delhi's air quality.