A powerful cold wave continues to affect North and Central India as heavy snowfall in the Himalayan states sends icy winds across the plains. States including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi are experiencing intense cold, dense fog, and disrupted daily life.
Rajasthan Records Sub-Zero Temperatures
Rajasthan remains one of the worst-hit states. The hill station Mount Abu recorded a minimum temperature of -1°C, while Fatehpur touched -0.4°C. The biting cold forced local administrations to close schools for Classes 5 to 8 in eight districts. Farmers and daily wage workers continue to struggle as temperatures remain near freezing.
Uttarakhand Sees Extreme Cold and Frozen Water Sources
Uttarakhand is witnessing extreme winter conditions. Districts such as Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Uttarkashi, and Rudraprayag reported frozen waterfalls and springs. Temperatures at Adi Kailash in Pithoragarh and Kedarnath Dham in Rudraprayag stayed at -16°C for the second consecutive day. In contrast, Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar are facing cold day conditions with limited sunshine and dense fog.
Cold Wave Turns Fatal in Uttar Pradesh
In Uttar Pradesh, severe cold claimed the lives of two people in Chitrakoot. Dense fog covered 23 districts, reducing visibility and affecting traffic. Bareilly recorded a minimum temperature of 3.8°C. Authorities extended school closures as a safety measure—schools up to Class 8 will remain closed in Noida till January 15, Jhansi till January 14, and Gorakhpur, Agra, and Bijnor till January 13. In Ghaziabad, schools up to Class 5 will stay shut until January 15.
Haryana and Bihar Remain Under Cold Alerts
Haryana continues to experience severe cold. Gurugram recorded 0.6°C, one of the lowest temperatures in decades. Weather officials compared it to the historic low of 0.4°C recorded on December 5, 1966. Several districts remain under dense fog, cold day, and severe cold alerts.
In Bihar, minimum temperatures dropped to 8°C in 10 districts. Pusa in Samastipur recorded the lowest temperature at 4.6°C. Authorities issued cold day alerts for Sitamarhi, Madhubani, and eight other districts.
Weather Forecast for January 14–15
- January 14: Dense fog likely in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, and Haryana. Snowfall may continue in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Telangana and Puducherry may receive heavy rainfall.
- January 15: Heavy snowfall expected in higher Himalayan regions. Dense fog and severe cold conditions likely to persist across northern plains.
A powerful cold wave continues to affect North and Central India as heavy snowfall in the Himalayan states sends icy winds across the plains. States including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi are experiencing intense cold, dense fog, and disrupted daily life.
Rajasthan Records Sub-Zero Temperatures
Rajasthan remains one of the worst-hit states. The hill station Mount Abu recorded a minimum temperature of -1°C, while Fatehpur touched -0.4°C. The biting cold forced local administrations to close schools for Classes 5 to 8 in eight districts. Farmers and daily wage workers continue to struggle as temperatures remain near freezing.
Uttarakhand Sees Extreme Cold and Frozen Water Sources
Uttarakhand is witnessing extreme winter conditions. Districts such as Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Uttarkashi, and Rudraprayag reported frozen waterfalls and springs. Temperatures at Adi Kailash in Pithoragarh and Kedarnath Dham in Rudraprayag stayed at -16°C for the second consecutive day. In contrast, Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar are facing cold day conditions with limited sunshine and dense fog.
Cold Wave Turns Fatal in Uttar Pradesh
In Uttar Pradesh, severe cold claimed the lives of two people in Chitrakoot. Dense fog covered 23 districts, reducing visibility and affecting traffic. Bareilly recorded a minimum temperature of 3.8°C. Authorities extended school closures as a safety measure—schools up to Class 8 will remain closed in Noida till January 15, Jhansi till January 14, and Gorakhpur, Agra, and Bijnor till January 13. In Ghaziabad, schools up to Class 5 will stay shut until January 15.
Haryana and Bihar Remain Under Cold Alerts
Haryana continues to experience severe cold. Gurugram recorded 0.6°C, one of the lowest temperatures in decades. Weather officials compared it to the historic low of 0.4°C recorded on December 5, 1966. Several districts remain under dense fog, cold day, and severe cold alerts.
In Bihar, minimum temperatures dropped to 8°C in 10 districts. Pusa in Samastipur recorded the lowest temperature at 4.6°C. Authorities issued cold day alerts for Sitamarhi, Madhubani, and eight other districts.
Weather Forecast for January 14–15
- January 14: Dense fog likely in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, and Haryana. Snowfall may continue in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Telangana and Puducherry may receive heavy rainfall.
- January 15: Heavy snowfall expected in higher Himalayan regions. Dense fog and severe cold conditions likely to persist across northern plains.
Authorities urge people to limit outdoor exposure, follow advisories, and take necessary precautions during this ongoing cold spell.
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