On Sunday, Srinagar recorded a steep decline of 3.1 degrees Celcius in its seasonal minimum temperature, with the mercury settling at -5.1 degrees Celsius during the coldest hour of the day.
Delhi woke up to a blanket of dense fog on Wednesday, as a cold wave swept across the city, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures along with chilly winds, resulting in reduced visibility.
Taj Mahal experienced reduced fog today, offering clear views. Meanwhile, Varanasi's spiritual tourism thrives despite a cold wave gripping Purvanchal, with the Kashi Vishwanath Temple seeing a record influx of winter vacation devotees.
As per the issued order, physical classes for students up to Class 8 have been suspended. However, online classes will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. onwards.
Delhi was shrouded in dense fog as a cold wave gripped the city on Saturday morning. As the harsh winter continued many homeless people were seen staying at night shelters.
Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor has vowed to continue his indefinite fast until the Bihar government meets the demands of protesting BPSC students.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 9.6 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Friday. The air quality in the national capital has deteriorated from 'poor' to 'very poor'.
A thick, ethereal layer of fog has enveloped the national capital as well as sweeping through several major cities across the nation as the cold winter weather continues to prevail with the start of the New Year 2025.
Dhami directed the District Magistrates (DM) to keep complete data of pregnant women in the districts given winter so that in any emergency situation, medical facilities could be provided to them as soon as possible.