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Last Update: January 18, 2023, 07:50 AM IST
Weather Updates: Delhi continued to shiver for the third consecutive day on Wednesday in the condition of severe cold wave. However, the situation is expected to improve from Thursday and the mercury level will go up mainly under the influence of Western Disturbance, predicted the IMD.
According to today’s minimum temperature is around 3 degree Celsius. India The Meteorological Department (IMD) has a little more than yesterday’s recorded 2.4 degrees.
The intensity of the cold wave will reduce from Thursday under the influence of two western disturbances, which is likely to make a rapid impact over the region. Light rain is also expected in the city on January 19.
“The sky will be partly cloudy and a layer of fog will envelop the city in the morning. At night, there will be light rain or drizzle in the city,” the Met department said.
Meanwhile, several flights were delayed due to fog and low visibility in the national capital.
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Temperature drops in Shimla, IMD predicts
There will be heavy snowfall in Shimla and other parts of the state in the coming week. Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti recorded a minimum temperature of -11 degrees Celsius. IMD Shimla director S Paul said that there would be a drop in the temperature in the coming days.
Himachal Pradesh | There will be heavy snowfall in Shimla and other parts of the state in the coming week. Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti recorded a minimum temperature of -11 degrees Celsius. There will be a drop in temperature in the coming days: S Paul, Director, IMD, Shimla (17.01) pic.twitter.com/LBCJkkoeGT– ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2023
People took shelter in night shelters for relief from cold wave
As the cold wave continued in the national capital, people have taken shelter in night shelters in Yamuna Bazar area. Blankets, beds, hot water are available here. Caretaker Vimal says, “We provide tea, snacks and food to the people living here.
6 trains late due to fog
Indian Railways says 6 trains running late in Northern Railway zone due to fog.
Delhi likely to see drizzle tomorrow night
The IMD has also predicted rain and hailstorm with winds gusting up to 50 kmph in the national capital and neighboring regions over the next week. According to weathermen, an active Western Disturbance, which brings winter rains, is likely to affect northwest India from January 21 to 25. Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Western Uttar Pradesh and North Rajasthan will be held on January 23 and 24.
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