The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather updates indicating changes in temperature and visibility conditions especially a reduction in cold day conditions across various regions of India. Here are the key highlights of the current weather forecast:
North India:
Cold Day and Dense Fog
IMD forecasts a reduction in severe cold day conditions over northwest India starting from January 11, 2024. Dense fog is expected to persist during morning hours in isolated pockets of northwest India for the next four days.
On Wednesday, Jammu experienced the coldest day of the season, recording a maximum temperature of 9 degrees Celsius, which was nine notches below normal. Delhi also witnessed cold day conditions with the maximum temperature settling at 15.2 degrees Celsius, four notches below normal. Moderate fog was reported in isolated pockets of Delhi, while the sky remained mainly clear during the day.
The IMD predicts very dense fog conditions in north Rajasthan on January 11 and 12, followed by a reduction. Dense fog is also likely in morning hours over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura from January 11 to 15. Additionally, Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, north Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim may experience dense fog on January 11 and 12.
Cold day conditions are expected to continue in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan on January 11, with a subsequent abatement, according to the IMD.
Cold Wave
The IMD rules out the likelihood of cold wave conditions over the country for the next four days. However, ground frost conditions are expected to prevail over Uttarakhand on January 11 and 12. A fall in temperature by 2-3°C is forecasted for central and East India over the next three days.
South India:
Rainfall
A cyclonic circulation lies over the Kerala coast in lower tropospheric levels, according to the IMD. Under the influence of this system, moderate rainfall is expected at some places over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Coastal Karnataka, and Lakshadweep during the next two days. Dry weather is anticipated thereafter.
As the weather patterns evolve, the IMD continues to monitor and update forecasts, providing valuable information for residents and authorities to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions.
