New Delhi: The severe cold in North India has left people with no option other than lighting bonfires. People confined to their homes are also using heaters to drive away the cold. The continuously falling temperature and increasing cold have put a brake on the pace of life. This time, snowfall has started in Nainital before time.
There is a huge increase in the number of tourists to Nainital to enjoy the snowfall. Increasing snowfall in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh has also created new trouble for everyone. Many routes are blocked due to snowfall, and passersby are also facing problems like jam.
The plains, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are also feeling the severe cold. The rain in some parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka has brought down the temperature. In the meantime, the Indian Meteorological Department has expressed hope of heavy rain in many parts of the country.
Cold wave to increase in the capital Delhi
Indian Meteorological Department has predicted that cold wave is expected in the capital Delhi. With this, mercury will fall in the capital and the level of cold can rise significantly. According to IMD, the minimum temperature in Delhi will be 6 degrees and maximum temperature 21 degrees on 14 December.
On 15 December, minimum temperature is likely to be 6 degrees and maximum temperature 20 degrees. On 18 and 19 December, minimum temperature could be 6 degrees and maximum temperature 20 degrees. Along with this, the impact of snowfall in the northern hills will be more. Because of this, frost has begun to form at many places.
Temperature here also is falling.
IMD said that the temperature levels might drop further in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Western Uttar Pradesh. In the coming days, these states may have to face blood-freezing cold. At the same time, the cold wave is expected to increase in many areas, where the minimum temperature can be recorded even lower.
Rain alert
IMD predicts light to moderate rain in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Karnataka within the next 24 hours. Light to moderate rain is expected in the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh, Lakshadweep and Andaman-Nicobar Islands. Meanwhile, there is a cold wave warning issued in some parts of Rajasthan. Frost is expected in most parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Western Uttar Pradesh.