- Temperatures drops to sub 2-3 degrees Celsius in numerous states.
- Dense fog in various areas of North India for the upcoming weeks
- Local people struggle to meet their daily necessities
New Delhi, India: North India has been hit by a chilly to severe cold wave, with temperatures dropping to sub 2-3 degrees Celsius in numerous states. Chilly winds have added to the misery of those who are already suffering from a severe cold wave. The mercury readings in Delhi dropped even lower than in mountainous areas, raising public concern. Temperatures in some parts of Delhi have dropped as low as 2.2 degrees Celsius
The Meteorological Department (MeT) has forecast dense fog in various areas of North India for the upcoming weeks, which is particularly concerning. Only after those three days, there may be some relief from the nippy cold. The cold wave’s severity is only going to rise.
Temperatures plummeted to -6C (21F) in Indian-occupied Kashmir. The famous dal lake is partially frozen making it challenging for boatmen to transport people and visitors. Local people struggle to meet their daily necessities as a result of supply chain disruptions, water pipelines that have frozen in some areas of Kashmir, major road damage, and other factors.
Schedules for trains have also been impacted by dropping temperatures and dense fog. India Railways is regarded as the foundation of the nation’s transportation network and carries about 23 million passengers everyday. In northern India, some trains have been running late, sometimes by six to ten hours, which has caused travel arrangements to fall apart.
Additionally, the cold wave has also caused considerable health problems, particularly in Delhi, which also experiences high levels of pollution throughout the winter months.
Temperatures in Rajasthan’s northwestern state have also dropped dramatically. Farmers there say it has hindered their work and harvests.
The holy city of Amritsar has also been engulfed in fog in recent days. Trains and buses have been severely impacted.
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