Intermittent rainfall and dense fog have enveloped the Dhauladhar mountains, which have received fresh snowfall. Tourists in the region are eagerly awaiting snowfall in the town.
The cold weather has gripped North Indian hill town Dharamshala. It is also raining here in small intervals and the dense fog has covered Dhauladhar mountains.
"The major roads in and around Shimla that were blocked due to snowfall have been cleared. However, caution is necessary in areas where roads are jammed, as the risk of slipping remains high. Following the advisory is crucial in such situations."
Abdullah, who was returning from Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, said he would reach Srinagar by Friday morning to take stock of the situation in Kashmir. He said that the residents in the valley were facing difficulties with water and electricity supply given the severe cold spell which has gripped
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in Delhi dropped to 8 degrees Celsius near New Delhi's Safdarjung while the maximum temperature is expected to reach 23 degrees Celsius on Saturday at 8:00 AM.
A cold wave has engulfed several cities in Uttar Pradesh, including Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Kanpur, with temperatures dropping to as low as 8-9°C. People are gathering around bonfires to stay warm as winter intensifies.
As the cold wave grips the national capital, some people are forced to take refuge in night shelters in search of food, shelter and some warmth to help them sustain through the chilling night.
Visuals from the Jama Masjid area, AIIMS Delhi area and other areas showed people wearing thick blankets and trying to get some sleep in the cold conditions.
Delhi's winter chill continues, with the minimum temperature recorded at 9°C in Safdarjung and 6.3°C in Palam, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).