IMD Weather Forecast: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for dense to very dense fog across multiple regions in North India in the coming days. According to the latest weather bulletin, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, and Uttarakhand are likely to experience dense to very dense fog during early morning hours from December 19 to 21.
The Meteorological Department has also forecast cold to severe cold wave conditions at isolated pockets of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Madhya Pradesh over the next two days.
IMD Issues Dense Fog For THESE States: Check Here
The weather department has forecast dense fog over parts of Northeast India from December 19 to 22. According to the latest weather forecast, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are expected to see thick fog during early morning hours, while Punjab, Uttarakhand and Bihar are also expected to witness similar conditions with fog lingering in isolated pockets for a few more days.
Additionally, Himachal Pradesh is likely to experience fog on December 19 and 20, while Odisha and Jharkhand may witness fog between December 18 and 20, the IMD said.
Cold To Severe Cold Conditions In UP And Uttarakhand
The India Meteorological Department has stated that isolated pockets of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to experience cold to severe cold conditions over the next two days. Additionally, some areas in western Madhya Pradesh may experience cold wave conditions on December 18.
In the last 24 hours, dense fog with visibility below 50 metres was reported in parts of Uttar Pradesh and isolated pockets of Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana. Additionally, Meghalaya, Odisha, and Bihar experienced dense fog with visibility ranging between 50 and 199 metres.
Advisory For Commuters
Dense fog has disrupted early morning travel across Uttar Pradesh and other northern states. Authorities have advised commuters to drive with caution, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand.