Cold Wave

IMD forecasts colder winter in plains, warmer weather in hills in Dec-Feb

The winters could be cooler in the plains due to prevailing La Niña conditions - though it does not have a direct relationship - and also due to the influence of the polar vortex

Harsh winter ahead: IMD warns of cold wave in north and central India

Cold waves during December 2025 are likely to be above normal over parts of northwest, central and northeast India, the IMD stated in its winter temperature and rainfall outlook

Temperature begins to dip in Delhi, air quality remains in 'poor' category

Temperatures have begun to dip in Delhi, with the city recording its lowest minimum temperature of the month so far at 16.9 degrees Celsius on Saturday, while the air quality remained in the "poor" category. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature of 16.9 degrees Celsius is two notches below the season's average. In 2023, the temperature dipped to 15.9 degrees Celsius whereas in 2024, it recorded 17.4 degrees Celsius. The city recorded the AQI in the "poor" category with a reading of 292 at 4 pm, according to the CPCP. However, Anand Vihar and Wazirabad was in the "severe" category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 415 and 405, respectively, the highest among all monitoring stations, according to the Sameer app by the CPCB. Sixteen stations recorded AQI in the "very poor" category (above 300), while the rest were in the poor category (below 300). As per the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 to 100 "satisfactory", 10

NHRC asks states, UTs to act early to protect vulnerable from cold wave

The NHRC has urged various states and UTs to take "pre-emptive steps" and implement relief measures to protect the vulnerable segments of the society, especially the newborns, poor, elderly and the homeless who are at risk from the ensuing cold wave, due to "lack of shelter and resources". In a statement issued on Thursday, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) also said it acknowledges that changing weather patterns due to climate change "affect human rights" as it affirmed its commitment to protect vulnerable sections of the population impacted by extreme weather events to ensure their dignity is respected and upheld. The NHRC, keeping in view the cold wave in the country, "has urged 19 state governments and four UT (Union Territory) administrations to take preemptive steps and implement relief measures to protect the vulnerable segments, especially the newborns, children, infants, poor, elderly, homeless, destitute and people involved in beggary, who are at risk due to lack

Snowfall continues in higher reaches of Himachal, Manali-Leh road blocked

Cold wave conditions continued in the high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh after fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Kullu and Mandi districts and several parts of Lahaul-Spiti district, the local Met office said on Wednesday. The Manali-Leh road was blocked due to snowfall and vehicles going towards Ladakh were stopped at Darcha, officials said. In Lahaul-Spiti, Gondhla received 30 cm of snow followed by Keylong (15 cm), Hansa (5 cm) and Kukumseri (3.2 cm). Moderate to very heavy rain lashed the low and middle hills of the state, with Naina Devi receiving 132.6 mm of rain since Tuesday evening, followed by Solan (119.6 mm), Berthin (78.6 mm), Pachhad (78.2 mm), Malraon (75.4 mm), Kasauli (68 mm), Bharmani (67.2 mm), Bilaspur (64.8 mm), Kahu (64.1 mm), Dharampur (62.4 mm), and Ghaghas (55 mm), the local weather office said. Thunderstorms were witnessed in Murari Devi, Kangra, Palampur, Sundernagar, Jubbarhatti and Shimla, while gusty winds swept Narkanda, Kufri, Neri and ...

IMD issues rainfall warning; will cold weather return to Delhi again?

IMD's latest weather forecast said that the western disturbance is affecting Delhi, causing partially cloudy skies and isolated drizzles in parts of the city on February 19 and February 20

Warmer days, fewer cold spells: Why Delhi's winter felt hotter this time

Cold waves, a defining characteristic of Delhi's winters, were almost entirely absent this season. December recorded just one cold wave day

Light rain improves Delhi's air quality, cold conditions likely to return

The IMD predicts light showers for the next two days with increasing levels of fog expected in Delhi. Dense fog conditions still continue in isolated parts of the city

Delhi weather sees extremes as mercury fluctuates, IMD issues yellow alert

Sunday is expected to have clear skies with dense fog in the morning and at night, while minimum temperature is likely to drop by 1-2 degrees Celsius

Delhi sees pleasant days and colder nights, rainfall expected soon

Weather has been pleasant lately with warm days. However, nights continue to remain cold and rain is expected in the first week of February

Delhi sees moderate fog, rain likely next week due to western disturbances

The IMD predicts moderate fog and a slight temperature drop over the next few days

Foggy weather delays flights, trains in Delhi, Kolkata; cold wave persists

The IMD has predicted foggy weather and a slight drop in temperatures in Delhi over the next three to four days

Delhi gets some relief as air quality improves to 'moderate', mercury dips

Delhi-NCR recorded improved air quality after the rains that cleared the atmosphere but the temperature dropped adding to the prevalent cold conditions

Dense fog, rain, and moderate temperatures expected in Delhi this week

The IMD has forecast moderate fog in Delhi, with weather changes expected midweek

Delhi records warmest January Sunday in six years; IMD rules out cold wave

Delhi weather: Sunday's high of 26.1 degrees Celsius reminded people of January's previous six-year peak of 28.7 degrees Celsius, recorded on January 21, 2019

Dense fog, intense cold wave grip Delhi; flights, trains face delays

IMD has issued a yellow alert for dense fog in Delhi, minimum temperature is expected to drop to 10 degrees Celsius today

Frigid winds intensify cold wave in Delhi, dense fog reduces visibility

Delhi weather: Cold wave continues to grip Delhi-NCR, accompanied by icy winds from northern snow-covered regions

Dense fog in Delhi-NCR delays over 100 flights, cold wave intensifies

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi, warning of dense to very dense fog affecting not only airports but also highways and railway routes

Overnight rain clears dense fog but intensifies winter chill in Delhi-NCR

The IMD forecasts colder days ahead, with Friday likely to bring even sharper temperature drops, intensifying the winter chill across the region

Delhi shrouded in thick fog amid cold spell, rain to intensify the chill

Delhi-NCR grappled with zero visibility as thick layers of fog engulfed the region with intense cold wave conditions, disrupting traffic movement