Cold wave

Srinagar witnesses coldest night in three decades, freezes at minus 8.8 degrees Celsius

The minimum temperature has consistently remained far below normal this season. This January, it is the sixth time when mercury dipped below 7 degree and two times below 8 degree. On January 14, Srinagar recorded minus 8.4 degrees Celsius. 

Jan 31, 2021, 18:34 PM IST

Rapid drop in Delhi-NCR temperature, cold wave alert

After snowfall in the hilly areas, the temperature of North India has declined sharply. The Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave alert in Delhi-NCR.

Jan 25, 2021, 14:12 PM IST

Cold wave to hit Delhi-NCR again, temperature to dip further

Indian Meteorological Department forecasted that yet another cold wave will hit Delhi-NCR in the next few days and the temperature is likely to drop by four degrees. "A cold wave is likely to grip the city over the next two to three days as icy winds from the snow-laden western Himalayas bring the mercury down to 4 degrees Celsius," he said.

Jan 25, 2021, 11:23 AM IST

No respite from cold as winter chill persists in north India, IMD issues alert for Delhi

Dense to very dense fog is likely to prevail in states such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, parts of northeastern states, parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttrakhand, Bihar and sub-Himalayan regions, it added. Delhi's air quality had turned ‘severe’ on Tuesday due to low wind speed and high moisture levels, according to the IMD. The city's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was 404 on Tuesday. It was 372 on Monday and 347 the previous day.

Jan 20, 2021, 07:51 AM IST

Freezing cold across North India, efforts for drinking water in Kashmir valley

On Sunday, there were intense cold wave conditions in Kashmir, even as the minimum temperature in the valley increased very marginally.

Jan 18, 2021, 09:24 AM IST

Cold wave across north India, this Rajasthan city records min temp of 0.2 degrees Celsius

Cold and dry northerly, northwesterly winds from Himalayas have brought a new wave of chill to north India, with the minimum temperature recording a dip in most cities.

Jan 13, 2021, 11:07 AM IST

IMD issues Orange alert for Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, predicts severe cold wave conditions

According to reports, the weatherman issued an Orange alert for the national capital along with Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, predicting severe to very severe cold condition in these states today. 

Jan 12, 2021, 11:36 AM IST

Kashmir shines like silver, the wishes of tourists fulfilled

The snowfall in Kashmir may have increased the cold, but the wishes of tourists visiting here have been fulfilled.

Jan 04, 2021, 19:50 PM IST

IMD predicts intense wet spell across north India, issues Yellow alert for Himachal Pradesh

Fresh snowfall occurred in Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir, where road and air links were snapped with the rest of the country.

Jan 04, 2021, 08:47 AM IST

IMD warns of 'insane' cold wave across north India, predicts rains, thunderstorm in these 6 states

The weather department has predicted cold wave to severe cold wave conditions over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh.

Jan 01, 2021, 09:20 AM IST

IMD issues Orange alert, warns of severe cold conditions in Delhi, Punjab, UP, Bihar

A cold wave is likely to grip parts of Delhi over the next four days as frosty winds from the Himalayas have started blowing towards the plains, weather officials said. 

Dec 29, 2020, 08:39 AM IST

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Dec 29, 2020, 07:35 AM IST

Cold wave in Odisha continues, Phulbani town records 5.3 degrees Celsius

Odisha continued to remain under the grip of a cold wave with Phulbani in Kandhamal district recording the lowest temperature on Sunday at 5.3 degrees Celsius, the weather office said.

Dec 28, 2020, 00:22 AM IST

Severe cold conditions predicted across north India, IMD warns against drinking, attending parties

The Western Disturbance will lead to "scattered to fairly widespread" snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Dec 27, 2020, 09:39 AM IST

Farmers’ protest enters 27th day today: Five things you should know about the anti-farm laws stir

The farmers' ongoing protest against the Centre’ three contentious farm laws has entered its 27th day on Tuesday. On the 27th day of their protest, the farmer leaders will meet today to discuss the next plan of action after the Centre issued a letter to them seeking a date for the sixth round of talks to end the ongoing strike against the farm laws and resolve all issues pertaining to the MSP.

Dec 22, 2020, 10:10 AM IST

Intense cold wave condition in north India; Delhi witnesses marginal rise in mercury, AQI remains 'very poor'

Under the influence of a fresh Western Disturbance affecting the upper reaches of the Himalayas, Delhi's minimum temperature rose slightly to 5.5 degrees Celsius.

Dec 22, 2020, 08:20 AM IST

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Dec 22, 2020, 07:27 AM IST

Video: Cold wave havoc all over North India

Due to snowfall in the mountains, the whole of North India is in the grip of cold wave.

Dec 21, 2020, 09:34 AM IST

Video: IMD predicts Cold wave in Delhi as icy winds sweeps the region

The minimum temperature in Delhi was 5.4 degrees Celsius, three degrees below normal.

Dec 17, 2020, 10:22 AM IST

IMD predicts Cold wave in Delhi as icy winds sweeps the region

IMD has predicted both "cold day" and "cold wave" in parts of the national capital. 

Dec 17, 2020, 07:50 AM IST