Weather News: IMD predicts snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, fog alert in Punjab, Haryana; Check Latest Updates – Gudstory

Additionally, isolated light rain or snowfall is likely over North Punjab, North Haryana and Uttarakhand on December 23.

The Kashmir valley is experiencing severe cold, with the minimum temperature hovering several degrees below zero, PTI quoted officials as saying on Wednesday, as it prepares to begin the harshest 40-day winter ‘Chilla-e-Kalan’. Still working.

Also read: Fog warning for Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya. Check IMD forecast here

According to officials, the temperature in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, dropped to minus 4.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night, which is minus 3.7 degrees Celsius the previous night.

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‘Chilla-e-Kalan’ marks 40 days of the most severe winter conditions in the region, with widespread cold wave and significant drop in temperatures. During this time, water bodies including the famous Dal Lake and water supply lines in various parts of the valley often freeze. Snowfall is heaviest and most likely during this period, especially in the highlands where heavy snowfall is common.

‘Chilla-e-Kalan’, starting on 21 December, continues till 31 January, marking the peak of winter conditions in the region.

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According to IMD, minimum temperatures are between 4-8 degrees Celsius in most areas of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, North Rajasthan and Western Uttar Pradesh.

“Dense morning fog is very likely over isolated parts of Punjab, Haryana, Assam and Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during the next 4 days,” the release said.

Also read: IMD weather update: Rain wreaks havoc in Tamil Nadu; Shadow fog, mist, snowfall in North India. 10 points

The minimum temperature in eastern Uttar Pradesh, southern Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Bihar remains between 8-12°C. IMD further said that dense fog is seen in different areas of Punjab in the morning and cold wave is being experienced in different parts of Punjab.

Earlier, Indian Meteorological Department scientist Naresh Kumar held a briefing on expected weather changes over northwest India due to western disturbance in the Himalayan region. Year informed of.

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The IMD said light to moderate rain at isolated places along with isolated thunderstorm and lightning is expected over South Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep on Thursday.

Also read: Tamil Nadu rains: Central team likely to visit flood-hit areas of southern districts; Indian Air Force helicopters continue to operate.

The IMD had earlier predicted light rain warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during the next six days. “Light to moderate rainfall at one or two places is likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal region from December 21 to 26, 2023,” the release said.

(with inputs from agencies)

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Published: 21 Dec 2023, 06:51 am IST