As per the weather update shared by the IMD, rainfall is also expected in several North Indian states including Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. However, the temperature will remain normal and there are predictions of a cold wave.
On a crisp Monday morning, as the cold wave gripped Srinagar, the iconic Dal Lake stood as a breathtaking canvas, its surface glistening under a thin layer of frost.
As the Jammu and Kashmir valley is undergoing 'Chillai Kalan', a 40-day period of harsh winter, the Bhalessa area of Doda turned into a winter wonderland after a fresh spell of snowfall.
According to Doda DC Harvinder Singh, the snowfall, limited to the upper reaches of the district, will bring relief to the region's horticulture and agriculture sectors.
A total of 26 trains are experiencing delays as a result of reduced visibility caused by fog, as reported by Indian Railways on Thursday. For the past several days, rail operations have been hit by inclement weather conditions, primarily dense fog.
In the national capital, the temperature was recorded at 9.8 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am today. The air quality in the city was recorded as 'poor' with AQI logged at 252, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Cities like Amritsar recorded a temperature of 14.8 degrees Celsius, Patiala 16.4 degrees Celsius, Ludhiana 12.8 degrees Celsius, Ambala 16 degrees Celsius, Hisar 12.6 degrees Celsius and Karnal 7.2 degrees Celsius, as of 11.30 am.