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On Tuesday, 24 December 2024, a cold wave intensified across North India, including Delhi-NCR. Temperature dips following light rain in the lower areas and snowfall in the mountains.
Delhi is dealing with a double threat of pollution and plummeting temperatures, while cold waves and fog conditions persist in Punjab and Haryana.
Snowfall and cold wave alerts have been issued for Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, with rising cold also being felt in UP and Bihar. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius, with a thin layer of fog in Delhi. On Monday, the minimum temperature settled at 8 degrees Celsius, while the maximum reached 20 degrees Celsius.
Residents of the national capital were seen gathering bonfires to overcome the chill, while others took refuge in night shelter homes as temperatures continued to drop.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), In Rajasthan, the cold weather persisted, significantly impacting daily life due to falling temperatures. In Bikaner, the temperature was recorded at 9 degrees Celsius.
Cold wave continues to affect the daily life of the people in Jammu and Kashmir, with temperatures going below zero in many areas. Srinagar recorded a temperature of -5.2 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am on Tuesday. Other recorded temperatures included -0.6 degrees Celsius in Gulmarg, - 6.8 degrees Celsius in Pahalgam, - 0.8 degrees Celsius in Banihal, and - 4.6 degrees Celsius in Kupwara.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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