Speaking to ANI, Dharmaraju, Scientist at IMD Hyderabad, said that Telangana has already begun experiencing cold wave conditions, particularly in the northern districts.
Tourists have begun arriving in large numbers in Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla to celebrate the New Year, drawn by the ongoing Winter Carnival and the strong possibility of snowfall.
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Tourist destinations across Himachal Pradesh are witnessing a heavy rush ahead of the New Year celebrations, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast snowfall and rain in many parts of the state over the next 48 hours due to a fresh western disturbance.
The Himachal Pradesh capital, particularly the Ridge ground, often described as the heart of Shimla city, has emerged as a major attraction for New Year tourists. With weather conditions changing and tourist footfall steadily increasing, the city administration has put all arrangements in
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Pakistan's weather department has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms and snowfall across the country from late December to early January, warning of falling temperatures, road closures, landslides and travel disruptions, particularly in northern and mountainous regions.
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The devotees braved the cold wave to take a holy dip in the Ganga River in Varanasi, where the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a minimum temperature of 10°C. On Thursday morning, the city recorded an overall air quality in the 'moderate' category, with an AQI ranging be
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