Despite an overnight drizzle, Delhi's air quality plummeted into the 'severe' category with a 24-hour average AQI of 409 at 4 pm, marking the worst since January 14. Calm winds worsened the impact of local emissions, creating a smog-covered city with visibility reduced to 200m. The rise in minimum temperature to 8.3°C did little to alleviate the pollution spike, affecting flight schedules with over 50 delays at IGI Airport. The Commission for Air Quality Management hesitated to impose curbs, banking on forecasts of cleaner air in the coming days. Delhi's struggle with hazardous winter air persists despite varying temperatures and a trace of morning rainfall.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a 'red alert' for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, signaling an imminent severe cold wave. With very dense fog predicted, over 150 flights experience delays at Delhi's IGI Airport, compounded by Republic Day restrictions. IMD forecasts light rainfall/snowfall in the Western Himalayan Region, coupled with an 'orange alert.' Dense fog conditions create visibility challenges, affecting states like Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and more. Severe cold day conditions persist in various areas, leading to train delays and impacting flight schedules in Delhi.

Parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced light rainfall early Wednesday amid ongoing cold wave conditions in North India, expected to persist until January 27. Dense to very dense fog engulfed various regions, impacting visibility. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted continued fog in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh. Delhi may witness isolated dense fog until January 27. Cold day to severe cold day conditions are likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Similar conditions are predicted for West Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh on specific dates.

Cold wave and dense fog grip North India, affecting normal life. Delhi sees a minimum temperature below the seasonal average. The India Meteorological Department forecasts similar conditions till January 27. Visibility remains low in key observatories. Over 150 flights delayed at Delhi's IGI airport; train services disrupted. Severe cold wave in Rajasthan, with Alwar reaching 2.5°C. Dense fog expected in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and UP. Cold day conditions in Uttarakhand. IMD predicts continued fog challenges across North India until January 28. Winter woes persist with prolonged cold spell and travel disruptions. 

Storm Jocelyn is anticipated to sweep across the UK, bringing strong winds and heavy rain in the wake of Storm Isha's havoc. The Met Office issues warnings for wind and rain across different regions, with ScotRail suspending services from 19:00 GMT due to safety concerns. The north and west of Scotland are expected to face the strongest winds, reaching 80mph. Power outages are a concern, with thousands of homes affected. The UK, under yellow warnings, prepares for potential travel disruptions and building damage. Storm Jocelyn is the 10th named storm since September, heightening concerns.

Parts of Delhi-NCR grappled with dense fog as coldwave conditions persisted on Tuesday, prompting the meteorological department to issue a yellow alert for the day. The visibility drop led to delays in several flights. The weather forecast for Delhi indicated mainly clear skies with temperatures hovering around 18 and 7 degrees Celsius for the maximum and minimum, respectively. On Monday, temperatures in the capital were below the season's average. Rajasthan experienced chilly weather and fog, with Fatehpur recording a low of 1.6 degrees Celsius. Similar conditions were reported in Haryana and Punjab. The weather office anticipates these conditions to persist for the next 24 hours.

Commuters across the UK are grappling with travel chaos as Storm Isha unleashes turmoil, prompting warnings of tornadoes and life-threatening winds reaching 90mph. Multiple Met Office alerts, including red warnings for parts of northern Scotland, underscore the severity. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (Torro) deems a tornado "possible" in England and Wales. Agencies in Cumbria prepare for a major incident, with Sellafield nuclear site shutting as a precaution. Falling debris injures one in Belfast. Network Rail imposes 50mph speed limits, disrupting train services, and air traffic control restrictions lead to flight cancellations. Storm Isha marks the ninth named storm this season.

Storm Isha strikes the UK and Ireland, causing widespread travel disruptions. The Met Office issues a rare wind warning with gusts potentially reaching 90mph, posing a danger to life. Dublin airport witnesses chaos with 102 flights cancelled, 24 aborted landings, and 27 diversions. Ireland issues an orange weather warning, anticipating significant impact on people and property. Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport preemptively cancels 130 flights due to expected strong winds. In Scotland, train services are halted, and Network Rail imposes speed limits to prevent incidents amid fallen trees and debris. Storm Isha adds to a series of storms affecting the region since fall.            

A spiritually uplifting discussion on the monumental earth restoration project, Africa's Great Green Wall, was held at the Brahma Kumaris headquarters in London on Saturday, January 20. Attended by BK Jayanti Kirpalani and Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami, the event highlighted humanity's shared duty to heal and revitalize the planet. Originally envisioned as an 8000 km tree belt across Africa's arid Sahel region, the Great Green Wall has evolved into a movement regenerating landscapes, biodiversity, food security, and livelihoods for local communities. Truly a planetary-scale collaboration, it demonstrates the power of collective action grounded in spiritual values of oneness, service, and care for Mother Earth. Such green initiatives aligned with yogic agriculture principles kindle hope for restoring balance across the world. 

Dense fog has blanketed North India, causing delays and cancellations of flights and trains in Delhi. The IGI Airport recorded zero visibility since 3 am, impacting air travel. The cold wave has intensified, with the India Meteorological Department predicting continued dense to very dense fog conditions for the next two days. The cold spell, prevailing since December 29, 2023, has led to temperatures dropping 5-8 degrees Celsius below normal. While a brief respite occurred on January 7 and 8, the cold conditions returned, affecting various regions. Minimum temperatures are expected to fall by 2-3°C in Central India.