Cold wave in delhi

New Delhi: Delhi has seen around 50 hours of dense fog in January so far, the maximum in the month since 2019, a senior India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said on Tuesday. Senior IMD scientist R K Jenamani also said the cold wave spell in Delhi in January this year was the longest in a decade. "Delhi recorded a minimum temperature equal to or less than 4 degrees Celsius on 7 days (January 3 to January 9) in 2013, with the lowest minimum temperature of 1.9 degrees Celsius on January 6," he said. This year, the national capital recorded a cold wave spell from January 5 to January 9, with the lowest minimum temperature of 1.9 degrees Celsius on January 8, according to the IMD data. "Delhi has recorded around 50 hours of dense fog this month so far, which is the highest since 2019," Jenamani said. The senior meteorologist attributed the long spell of intense cold to a large gap between two western disturbances, which meant frosty winds from the snow-clad mountains blew in for a longer-than-usual period. The city has recorded below-normal maximum temperatures this month so far due to dense fog that reduced sunshine hours. Low day temperatures mean early cooling and early fog formation in the evening, he said. The Safdarjung observatory had logged a minimum temperature of 3.8 degrees Celsius on Monday, 1.9 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 2.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday, 4 degrees Celsius on Friday and 3 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Monday was also the fifth consecutive da...

Safdarjung, which is representational of Delhi’s weather, has been recording a cold wave since January 5, when the minimum was 3°C. On January 6, Delhi recorded a low of 4°C; 2.2°C on January 7 and 1.9°C on January 8, which was the coldest day since January 1, 2021, when the mercury dipped to 1.1°C. The Capital recorded its fifth consecutive cold wave day on Monday, with Safdarjung, representational of Delhi’s weather, recording a minimum temperature of 3.8 degrees Celsius (°C)– three degrees below normal. This is now Delhi’s longest January cold wave streak in the last decade. The Capital last recorded a similar streak in January 2013, when 5 consecutive cold wave days were recorded. India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts show a western disturbance is likely to influence north India between January 11 and 13, leading to a gradual rise in the mercury from Tuesday. However, isolated parts of Delhi could still see cold wave conditions. A cold wave is declared in the region when the minimum temperature is 4.5 degrees or more below the normal mark, or when it drops to 4°C or lower. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) A cold wave is declared in the region when the minimum temperature is 4.5 degrees or more below the normal mark, or when it drops to 4°C or lower. Safdarjung, which is representational of Delhi’s weather, has been recording a cold wave since January 5, when Delhi’s minimum was 3°C. On January 6, Delhi recorded a low of 4°C; 2.2°C on January 7 and 1.9°C on January 8...

As per IMD's forecast, the severe cold weather conditions are here to stay throughout the week. It added that visibility across most of the northern states remained poor. It added that Bhatinda in Punjab and Bikaner in Rajasthan recorded 'zero visibility' on Monday morning, wherein the visibility in the national capital was just 50 meters.

New Delhi: The weather office has predicted a return of the cold wave over many places in Delhi-NCR between Monday and Wednesday. The minimum temperature is expected to settle around 3 degrees celsius. Delhi saw an intense cold wave spell from January 5 to January 9, the second longest in the month in a decade, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. It has also recorded over 50 hours of dense fog this month so far, which is the highest since 2019. Dense to very dense fog is very likely in some parts during night and morning hours over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh during the next 5 days. The weather bureau said minimum temperatures are likely to fall further by about 2 degrees celsius over many parts of northwest and central India till January 17-18 and cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are very likely over many parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana, and Delhi during this period. The weather department has advised people to wear several layers of loose fitting, warm wollen clothing and to cover thier head, neck,hand and toes. It has further asked people to maintain ventilation while using heaters to avoid inhaling toxic fumes and avoid or limit outdoor activities. People in a huddle around a bonfire in Delhi Large parts of north and northwest India recorded below-normal maximum and minimum temperatures on most days this month before a western disturbance brought relief, an IMD official said. The IMD said minimum temperatures will gr...

New Delhi: Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are likely to hold sway over parts of north India, including the national capital, till Wednesday, the weather department has said. According to the India Meteorological Department, the mercury will continue to settle at 3 degrees Celsius today and tomorrow in Delhi-NCR. On January 18, the temperature will record 4 degrees Celsius, failing to give respite to Delhiites from cold wave conditions, the Met office said. The Indian Railways informed on Monday that as many as 13 trains are running late in the Northern Railway region due to fog. Meanwhile, over North India, cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are very likely over many parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi till January 17 and thereafter in isolated pockets on January 18. In view of the severe cold, the district administration in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur decided to shut schools till January 17. The district administration in Meerut ordered that schools will be closed for students up to Class 8. The Union Territory of Chandigarh has extended the winter break for students up to Class 8 in view of the cold and fog spell. Notably, IMD has predicted dense fog and low visibility over the northwestern part of the country for the next five days. On Saturday, the weather department predicted dense to very dense fog over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar during the next five days. Due to northwesterly winds from the Him...

A thick layer of dense fog also covered Delhi and neighbouring regions. At least 15 trains were delayed by one hour to eight hours due to foggy weather, a spokesperson of the Northern Railways said. The Palam observatory, near the Indira Gandhi International Airport, recorded a visibility level of 500 metres. "Minimum temperatures are very likely to fall further about 2°C over many parts of Northwest India till 17th January morning; no significant change till 18th and rise by 4-6°C during 19th-21st January 2023. Fall in minimum temperatures by 2-4°C very likely over many parts of East India till the 18th and no significant change thereafter. No significant change in minimum temperatures is very likely over Gujarat state by the 18th and rise by 2-4°C thereafter. No significant change in minimum temperatures over the rest parts of northern India during next 4-5 days," IMD stated.

8 cold wave days in Delhi this January, highest in 15 years The city recorded its third consecutive cold wave day on Wednesday and the eighth so far this month, which is the highest during January in 15 years and the second highest in records going back 31 years, according to India Meteorological Department data. The minimum temperature at Safdarjung, the base station, was recorded at 2.4 degrees Celsius, five notches below normal against 1.4 degrees a day earlier. The lowest minimum was recorded at Lodhi Road, at 2 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 19.7 degrees Celsius, the season’s normal, against 18.7 degree Celsius a day earlier. According to IMD, cold wave conditions will continue Wednesday, and the maximum and minimum temperature could hover around 21 and 3 degrees Celsius, respectively. However, the mercury is expected to start rising from Thursday, giving temporary respite from the harsh winter conditions. Delhi weather: Snow in hills, rain & hail likely in city next week Hill stations in north India may get the first snowfall of this winter while places in Delhi and several states in the region could be lashed with hailstorms during a major wet spell that's likely to hit the region from Saturday onwards, the met department said. A cold wave is declared when the minimum temperature is either below four degrees Celsius or the temperature is 4.5 degrees below normal. “There is a western disturbance approaching the region, so the d...

• • • North India shivers as temp plunges; cold wave to grip parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan North India shivers as temp plunges; cold wave to grip parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan The MeT has issued a warning of severe cold conditions over the next few days in north Rajasthan, and till Monday in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh. Biting cold conditions have gripped parts of north and north-west India with several cities and towns reporting maximum temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cold wave conditions in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, north Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand during the next two days. Saurashtra and Kutch regions are likely to see cold wave conditions over the next 24 hours, IMD said on Monday. People sit around a bonfire to warm themselves during a cold winter morning, in New Delhi, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. (PTI Photo) A cold wave occurs when temperatures drop to 4 degrees Celsius or lower, or 4.5 degrees below normal mark. Uttarakhand | Fog engulfs Haridwar as the minimum temperature remains below 10 degrees Celcius — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) The Delhi government has ordered the closure of schools for the winter break from January 1. The weather agency has forecast snowfall in higher reaches of the Kullu, Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur districts of Himachal Pradesh after a fresh western disturbance (WD) is expected on December 26 (M...

"Cold-day conditions may subside but isolated cold waves may continue for the next few days. A western disturbance is likely to hit the region on January 7, so the wind directions may change from the current northwesterly. This means, from the night of January 6 onwards, temperatures may rise and the fog is likely to become shallower," said R K Jenamani, senior scientist at IMD.

New Delhi: A fresh cold wave hit the national capital on Monday (January 16, 2023) with the minimum temperature at the Safdarjung observatory, the city's base station, dropping to 1.4 degrees Celsius, which is said to be the lowest in the month since January 1, 2021. The weather station at Lodhi Road, where the India Meteorological Department (IMD) headquarter is located, recorded a minimum temperature of 1.6 degrees Celsius.The minimum temperature also plunged to 2.8 degrees Celsius at Ayanagar in southwest Delhi, two degrees Celsius at the Ridge in central Delhi, and 2.2 degrees Celsius at Jafarpur in west Delhi. The minimum temperature in Delhi has dropped by around nine notches in just two days. It was 10.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday and 4.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday. On January 1, 2021, Safdarjung had recorded a minimum temperature of 1.1 degrees Celsius. It logged a minimum of 1.9 degrees Celsius on January 8 this year. Hisar (Haryana) recorded a minimum temperature of 0.8 degrees Celsius today, Safdarjung (Delhi) 1.4°C, Amritsar (Punjab) 1.5°C and Rajasthan's Alwar 0°C, Pilani 1.9°C, Churu -2.5°C & Sikar -2°C: India Meteorological Department (IMD) "There has been heavy snowfall in the Himalayan region due to a strong western disturbance (WD). Cold northwesterly winds started sweeping the plains after the WD retreated on January 14. The sharp dip in the temperature is due to clear skies which allowed the infrared radiation (heat from the sun) to escape back into spa...