Weather Update:- North India, including the capital, Delhi, is battling a severe cold. In some states, the cold is increasing very fast. In the Capital, Delhi, the Sun is hardly visible, and with the cold Delhi, strong winds have been troubling people a lot. Due to dense fog, dozens of trains and a large number of flights are also getting affected.
Cold is also seen in the mountains. On January 6, 2025, people in Delhi received some relief from fog. At the same time, orders have been issued to close schools in many districts. Due to continuous snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, many routes are also closed. Passers-by are also facing problems like jams. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department has issued an alert about snowfall and rain in some locations.
Fog warning
The IMD had predicted “cloudy weather” in Delhi on Monday earlier. Rain with thunderstorms is likely in the morning, and more fog is expected in most places and dense fog in some in the morning. On Monday, the Delhi Airport Authority said there is no impact on flight operations. The Delhi Airport Authority posted on X at 7:30 am, “Low visibility is still being processed at Delhi Airport…
Passengers are requested to contact the concerned airline for updated flight information.” Around 5:30 am, the Delhi Airport Authority said that due to adverse weather conditions in Srinagar, Patna and Kolkata, “all flights to and from these cities have been affected at Delhi Airport.
Patna schools to remain closed.
Due to the severe cold, the Patna district administration has ordered all government and private schools up to class 8 to be closed until January 11. On Sunday, District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh closed all private and government schools up to class 8 in the state capital, including pre-schools, Anganwadi centres, and coaching centres.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, a new disturbance is expected in northwest India between January 10 and January 12, causing more rain and snowfall. Meanwhile, light rain will likely occur on Monday in the Delhi / NCR region.
Weather update for Northeast region
According to the Meteorological Department, an alert was issued for light rain in many northeastern states on January 7 and 8. A new western disturbance is expected to arrive in northwest India from January 10 to January 12. Due to its effect, light to moderate rain and snowfall can be seen in the western Himalayan region. Also, light rain may occur in the plains of northwest India.