Cold weather is tightening its grip on North India, with temperatures dropping in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a further drop in temperature in north India due to ongoing snowfall in the hilly regions, including Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Meanwhile, heavy rain and gusty winds wreaked havoc in Tamil Nadu after Cyclone Fenal made landfall on Saturday evening.
Fog And Smog Expected In Delhi
Delhi may witness light to moderate fog on Sunday morning, with clear skies anticipated during the day. Evening hours could see smog and light fog returning. The IMD has forecast a maximum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 11 degrees Celsius. Lodhi Road recorded the lowest temperature at 9.4 degrees Celsius. Morning fog reduced visibility to 600 metres at Safdarjung and 800 meters at IGI Airport.
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Snowfall In Jammu And Kashmir
Anantnag and Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while the mountains’ cold winds impacted the plains. The IMD has predicted light rain and snowfall in high-altitude regions on Sunday, with the possibility of more snowfall on December 2. The weather is expected to remain dry from December 4 to 6, with another spell of precipitation likely from December 7.
Himachal Pradesh Braces For Rain And Snow
Himachal Pradesh’s high-altitude areas, including Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, Kinnaur, Kangra and Kullu, may experience light rain or snowfall between December 1 and 3. Tabo in Lahaul-Spiti recorded the lowest temperature at minus 9.4 degrees Celsius, while Una was the warmest at 26.6 degrees C on Saturday.
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Cyclone Fengal Wreaks Havoc In Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal has caused heavy rains and flooding in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Chennai airport was closed and flight and train services were disrupted. Schools and colleges in multiple districts have been shut and hundreds of residents have relocated to storm shelters.
A migrant worker in Chennai died after being struck by lightning while withdrawing cash from an ATM. Earlier, Fengal struck Sri Lanka, leaving at least 12 people dead, including six children.
