Weather Update : Severe cold in North India, possibility of cold wave in Maharashtra
There is a continuous change in the atmosphere across the country, and the severe cold in North India has literally frozen the citizens. According to the Indian Meteorological Department's forecast, there is a possibility of further decline in temperature in the coming days, and a cold wave warning has been issued in many states. In regions like Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Chandigarh, the temperature is rapidly dropping, and the severe cold has disrupted daily life.
The severe cold in North India is also affecting Maharashtra. The cold has increased in many parts of the state, and it is predicted that the cold will intensify in the coming days. A record of the lowest minimum temperature of the year has been recorded in Gondia, where the temperature has dropped to 7 degrees Celsius. In Dhule, it is 8 degrees Celsius, while in Nagpur, it has been recorded at 7.8 degrees Celsius. A cold wave warning has been issued in Vidarbha, and citizens are urged to take necessary precautions.
The cold has increased in Pune city due to a drop in minimum temperature. In the past few days, the cold had somewhat subsided due to an increase in minimum temperature. However, on Tuesday, a significant drop of three degrees Celsius in minimum temperature was recorded in just one day. The weather department has expressed the possibility of stable weather for the next three days.
Meanwhile, increased air pollution in many major cities of the state, including Mumbai, has become a serious issue. The increase in pollution is raising health concerns for citizens, and the air has reached hazardous levels in many places. Although it is said that efforts are being made by the administration to curb pollution, the situation is becoming increasingly worrisome day by day.
On the other hand, the rainy weather continues in South India. The Meteorological Department has predicted light rain with thunderstorms in Tamil Nadu on January 8 and 9. Additionally, there is a possibility of heavy rain in Tamil Nadu and Kerala on January 9 and 10. Despite the monsoon retreating, the onset of rain continues, leading to increased health-related issues among citizens, and the changing weather is causing concern across the country.
