New Delhi : India Meteorological Department (IMD) Scientist Soma Sen provided insights into the ongoing weather patterns in Delhi and North India, forecasting minimal changes in minimum temperatures on Tuesday. Sen mentioned a potential one-degree rise due to sunny skies, but emphasized the continuation of foggy conditions. She noted that low cloud conditions could persist in neighboring regions, leading to severe cold day conditions in Haryana and Punjab for the next two to three days.
Despite a gradual decrease in cold intensity, Sen anticipated the persistence of foggy mornings, cold days, and cold wave conditions across the plains for at least the next two days. She highlighted the dominant role of fog in affecting road, railway, and aviation operations.
Sen explained the absence of strong western disturbances, contributing to the lack of moisture flow from the Arabian Sea—a key factor in North Western winter weather. She mentioned the likelihood of isolated light rainfall over the western Himalayan region, with no widespread rainfall or snowfall activity expected.
The IMD scientist projected the continuation of cold weather over North India for the next 3 to 4 days, beyond which further updates would be provided. On Tuesday morning, dense to very dense fog affected Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Eastern Uttar Pradesh, causing delays and cancellations of flights and trains. Severe cold wave conditions were reported in various parts of Punjab and neighboring regions, impacting daily life. The lowest minimum temperature on January 16 was recorded in Ludhiana (Punjab) at 1 degree Celsius.
