The financial hub of Karachi, experiencing temperatures as low as 9.5°C, is facing a drop in mercury and dealing with poor air quality. The city's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 199, deemed "unhealthy" by the Swiss air quality monitor IQAir.
In a heartwarming initiative to provide relief to the impoverished and needy populace during the coldest period of winters, the iconic Pherans, a symbol of Kashmiri identity and resilience, brought much-needed warmth and comfort as Chillai Kalan set in, with sub-zero temperatures recorded in
In Jaipur, cold winds continued with the areas in the city engulfed in light fog. The normal life was affected due to the drop in temperature. As of December 21 at 9:30 AM, the temperature in Jaipur was recorded at 16 degrees Celsius with winds blowing in the east-northeasterly direction at
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.
Over two million people remain trapped in Gaza, struggling to meet basic needs amid worsening conditions, according to UN agencies. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and UNICEF both highlight the growing humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting children, as residents face
In Mathura, devotees are dressing Lord Krishna in warm clothes to protect him from the bone-chilling cold. As temperatures drop, both the devotees and the deities are being shielded from the cold with blankets, gloves, and heaters.
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.
Meanwhile, the minimum temperature in the city was recorded as 7 degrees Celsius, as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Additionally, as per IMD, smog and dense fog conditions are likely to intensify due to the predominant surface winds from the north wind direction.
The air quality index (AQI) in the national capital remained in the 'severe' category on Wednesday, with a thin layer of fog covering parts of the city and limiting visibility.