Weather Update / Chances of rain in Delhi, fog in Rajasthan, cold will trouble in UP, know today's weather

The havoc of winter is increasing in different parts of the country. There is a possibility of rain and dense fog in Delhi, while roads have been closed due to snowfall in Himachal. Life has also been affected due to cold in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 26, 2024, 08:33 AM
Weather Update: The mood of the weather is changing rapidly in many parts of North India including the country's capital Delhi. Light rain is expected in Delhi on Thursday (December 26), which is expected to improve the air quality and drop in minimum temperature. At the same time, the effect of cold, fog and snowfall is also being seen in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.

Effect of air quality and cold in Delhi

The minimum temperature in Delhi on Wednesday was recorded at 8.4 degrees Celsius, which is 1.5 degrees below normal. According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature may drop to 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday with light rain and partial clouds. At the same time, the maximum temperature of the day is expected to be 23 degrees Celsius.

Dense fog is expected in Delhi on the night of 25, 26 and 28 December, which may affect transport and daily life. Air quality is also expected to improve, which is currently recorded in the "very poor" category (336 AQI).

Snowfall havoc in Himachal Pradesh

Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh has badly affected life. 134 roads including three national highways have been closed. Lahaul-Spiti recorded a temperature of -10.6 degrees Celsius, which was the coldest place in the state.

More snowfall is expected in areas like Shimla, Manali and Kinnaur of the state from Friday to Sunday. Due to this, local residents and tourists may face problems.

Increasing cold in Uttar Pradesh

Rain in Uttar Pradesh due to western disturbance has further increased the cold. Lucknow recorded a drop in temperature by 1.5 degrees with 0.5 mm of rain on Wednesday. However, there was some relief due to sunshine in the afternoon.

The Meteorological Department has warned of rain and hailstorm in the coming days. This may create a cold wave situation. Farmers have been advised to take necessary steps to protect crops from damage.

Fog havoc in Rajasthan

Dense fog and cold in Rajasthan are having a profound effect on normal life. Ganganagar and Pilani recorded a minimum temperature of 6.6 degrees Celsius. Rain and hailstorm are expected from December 26 due to the effect of western disturbance.

The weather is expected to deteriorate in Jaipur, Kota and Udaipur divisions on December 27. The weather is likely to remain dry from December 29 onwards, but the temperature may drop further.

Widespread impact of weather change

The changing weather in North India has not only increased the cold, but has also affected transport, health and agriculture. While rain and fog can damage crops, improvement in air quality can provide relief. Local administration and citizens need to be alert to these changing conditions.

Conclusion

Keeping in mind the warnings of the Meteorological Department, citizens and farmers are advised to take precautions. This is the time to protect against cold and make necessary preparations, so that the effect of the weather can be reduced.