"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."
North India is reeling under cold weather with temperatures plummeting across several states. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, with a thin layer of fog enveloping parts of the national capital. On Monday, the minimum temperature stood at 8 degrees Cels
Meanwhile in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad the minimum temperature was 9 degrees Celsius and maximum temperature was 25 degrees Celsius as per the Indian Meteorological Department.
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
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.