Weather WARNING: Cold wave conditions and dense fog to prevail in north India, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, Delhi and adjoining NCR. Heavy rain is expected in southern India. Check weather forecast here.
Weather WARNING: Residents of Delhi and adjoining NCR woke up to a severe spell of bone-chilling cold amid dense fog on Friday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold wave conditions are to prevail in parts of north India, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, while a depression is strengthening over the Bay of Bengal, due to which heavy rain is expected in southern India. Gurugram witnessed unexpected rain early on Friday which intensified the chills, further dipping the temperature. IMD did not predict showers in the city, which is reeling under a spell of dense fog. Check weather forecast here.
Rain In Delhi-NCR
The weather department has predicted light showers in parts of Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan, adding that mercury is expected to dip further.
As per the Regional Meteorological Centre, (Delhi), light rainfall is expected in Preet Vihar, ITO, India Gate, RK Puram, Defence Colony, Akshardham, Safdarjung and Lodhi Road.
Cold Wave And Dense Fog Alert
Dense to very dense fog is expected during morning hours over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, the capital city and adjoining NCR. Similar conditions are expected in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Visibility will further reduce to near zero in several areas.
Heavy Rain Likely In Southern States
The IMD has forecasted heavy rainfall in South India as a deep depression has been spotted over the southwest Bay of Bengal which is moving west-northwest.
This natural phenomenon could trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall over coastal parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
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