While North India is facing extremely cold winters, with fog and low temperatures making travelling difficult in Delhi and its surrounding states, the Southern states are facing the havoc of heavy rain due to a depression in the Bay of Bengal.
In its latest report, the Indian Meteorological Department stated that dense to very dense fog is likely in the North and North-Western states in the coming days. This will be particularly evident in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab, where visibility could be near zero. The IMD also suggests that conditions of cold wave are possible in pockets of Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
Skyme predicts dry weather along with cold day conditions in Delhi, as the IMD forecasts maximum temperatures between the range of 15 to 17, while minimum temperature between seven to nine degrees.
The Southern part of the country is also facing a weather problem, but different from the North. With an intensifying storm in the Bay of Bengal, the IMD suggests thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Karaikal, a nd Puducherry starting from 8 January. The All India Weather Forecast Bulletin also suggests that significantly low temperatures at night and early hours in the morning can be witnessed in the upcoming days.
Ground frost in the hilly states like Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, and Assam is likely to be witnessed. Meanwhile, the rainfall activity in Southern India will extend further to the Western coast by 10th January, affecting parts of Kerala, Puducherry, and Mahe, with thunderstorms and lightning.
With dense fog engulfing parts of North and Central India, the residents are warned to stay indoors and be cautious, especially during the early and late hours, as per the IMD bulletin. Several states have also issued advisories related to travelling and transportation.
