Cold Wave

Cold wave in Punjab, Haryana; Faridkot coldest at zero degrees celsius

Cold weather conditions continued in several areas of Punjab and neighboring Haryana, with Faridkot being the coldest place in the region, recording a minimum temperature of 0 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, officials said. Faridkot has been experiencing severe cold for the past few days, making it the coldest place in Punjab. According to the Meteorological Department's daily weather report, Amritsar recorded a minimum temperature of 2.6 degrees, while Ludhiana and Patiala both registered minimums of 4.8 degrees Celsius. Piercing cold swept Pathankot, which recorded a low of 2.8 degrees. Bathinda and Gurdaspur shivered at 3 degrees and 3.5 degrees respectively. Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a low of 6.6 degrees Celsius. In Haryana, Hisar was the coldest place, recording a minimum of 1.6 degrees Celsius, while Sirsa was also affected by severe cold, with a low of 2.6 degrees Celsius. Karnal experienced a cold night, recording a low of 4.6 degrees, while R

Severe cold wave hits India: North freezes, Delhi chokes on 'severe' AQI

India shivers under a cold wave as freezing temperatures grip the north, while Delhi's air quality worsens to 'severe', prompting Grap Stage IV restrictions

People take refuge at night shelters as mercury dips to 7 degrees in Delhi

A caretaker at a night shelter in Lodhi Road said there are 20 people, while they have only 19 beds, and some people are adjusted somewhere

Grap-III measures reimposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality hits 'very poor'

The CAQM reimposes Grap-III in Delhi-NCR as AQI hits 355. Construction halted and diesel trucks banned; SC calls for pan-India air pollution action plan

Delhi-NCR shivers at 4.5 degrees Celsius; AQI slips to 'very poor' levels

Delhi cold wave: The IMD predicts that the cold wave may strengthen in the coming days, with shallow fog expected across various parts of Delhi-NCR

Weather update: Rain alert issued in Tamil Nadu, dense fog in other states

The IMD predicts dense fog in late night/early morning in Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh until December 17. Due to fog, the visibility may go down to less than 50 metres

Delhi temp to drop by 1-2 deg C, severe cold wave ahead in Punjab, MP: IMD

IMD scientist Dr Soma Sen Roy attributed the drop in temperature to the prevailing northwesterly winds over Delhi, with southeasterly winds expected to influence North India shortly

Severe cold wave grips Delhi as temperature drops to 3.2 degrees Celsius

IMD reported Delhi's minimum temperature at 3.2 degrees Celsius amid severe cold wave conditions; on Thursday, Delhi recorded its coldest December day in three years at 4.5 degrees Celsius

Delhi hits season's coldest morning at 4.5 degrees Celsius amid cold wave

Delhi cold wave: The IMD has predicted a further dip, stating that the temperature in the national capital could touch 4 degrees Celsius later on Thursday

Delhi's air quality deteriorates amid cold wave; likely to remain 'poor'

Delhi's AQI dipped despite persisting winds of 8-10 kmph on Wednesday evening due to 'cold wave' conditions

Cold wave hits Delhi, early Dec temp touches 14-year-low at 4.9 deg C: IMD

Chilly winds on Wednesday marked the arrival of cold wave conditions in the national capital as Delhi recorded a low of 4.9 degrees Celsius, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The minimum temperatures in early December have been recorded below 5 degrees Celsius for the first time in 14 years, it said. According to data, the lowest minimum temperature during this period was recorded on December 6, 1987, at 4.1 degrees Celsius. The IMD has issued a yellow alert, warning of similar cold wave conditions for the next two days. The night-time temperature was recorded at 4.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, 4.7 notches below the normal. On Tuesday, it was 8 degrees Celsius. According to the data, in December 2023 and 2022, there were no cold wave days. However, November 2020 saw cold wave conditions with the minimum temperature plunging to 7.5 degrees Celsius. A cold wave occurs when the minimum temperature departures from the normal day temperature by 4.5 to 6.4 degrees Cels

Weather forecast 2024: Heavy rainfall in South India, snowfall in North

As per the IMD, cold wave is likely to prevail over North India like Jammu & Kashmir and West Uttar Pradesh on Dec 10 and 11, meanwhile, heavy rain also predicted in Southern India from Dec 10 to 13

Cold wave alert: Delhi-NCR brace for temperatures as low as 3°C this week

Cold wave to hit Delhi, North India this week; IMD forecasts fog & rain

Delhi is set to experience cold wave this week, with temperatures dropping to 6 degrees Celsius by Dec 10. The Meteorological Dept forecasts fog, light rain, and cold conditions across NCR till Dec 14

After rainfall, dry spell expected in northwest India; Delhi temp to drop

From Tuesday onwards, schools in the national capital will resume normal timings as weather conditions improve

Working with 5.5 million people under CSR initiative, says HCL Foundation

HCL Foundation, the CSR wing of HCL Tech, said on Monday that it is working with 5.5 million people across 20 states through its CSR initiatives. Nidhi Pundhir, Vice President, Global CSR, HCLTech, and Director, of HCL Foundation, said, "We have contributed significantly during emergencies such as the Michaung cyclone, and the cold wave in Delhi." "The overall reach of HCL Foundation has significantly increased, with the foundation currently working with 5.5 million people across 20-plus states. We have invested heavily, focussing on ultra-poor poverty alleviation, through our flagship programme Uday," Pundhir said. "HCL Foundation will continue to invest in its flagship programmes like Uday, Samuday, HCL Tech Grant, Harit, Sports for Change, my e-Haat, and HCL Academy," Pundhir said on the foundation's plans for 2024.

Delhi weather update: Dense fog disrupts travel; visibility woes continue

Flight and train services hit, zero visibility at IGI Airport; weather department predicts improvement after February 5

Delhi weather update: Light rainfall may give some relief amid heavy fog

This month marks the coldest January days in at least 13 years, with an average maximum temperature of 17.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 6.2 degrees Celsius

Highlights of the day: 2 killed in clash between ethnic groups in Manipur

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Delhi fog dilemma: Anticipating clear skies, when will capital get relief?

Delhi fog: According to IMD, the fog has intensified in the capital due to the western disturbances