- By Soumyaroop Mukherjee
- Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:50 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
UP Weather Update: Cold weather has firmly tightened its grip on Uttar Pradesh, with temperatures dropping sharply over the past two days. A spell of icy northwesterly winds has pulled the mercury down by nearly 4°C within 48 hours, making the chill far more pronounced than before. Daylight hours are growing weaker, and the cold is now persistent from early morning until late at night.
According to weather officials, this is the lowest the temperature has dipped in the state since 2016, marking an unusually early and intense onset of winter conditions.
Among the major cities of the state, Kanpur has become the state’s coldest city for the second consecutive day. According to weather expert Dr SN Sunil Pandey, cited by Jagran.com, the areas surrounding Kanpur will also experience severe cold.
UP Weather Update: How Is the Weather Today?
Many parts of the region, particularly in the morning, are expected to see mist and fog today, December 6th. The weather department specifically forecasts foggy conditions for cities in western Uttar Pradesh, including Agra, Aligarh, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, and Saharanpur. Furthermore, areas like Bareilly, Moradabad, and the Terai region will experience cold winds accompanying the fog, leading to a chilly day overall.
Meanwhile, in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and the Purvanchal area, mornings will be marked by cool breezes, followed by milder, lukewarm sunshine during the day. In the coming days, there is a chance of an overnight drop in temperatures with more severe cold weather setting in from December 8.
Severe Cold Weather Conditions From December 8
According to the India Meteorological Department, severe cold is expected to begin on December 8 with the arrival of a new western disturbance over the Himalayas. The western disturbance has caused snowfall in the mountains and the cold winds generated subsequently are rapidly moving towards the plains. This has resulted in rapid changes to the weather conditions in the first week of December.