Northern India Shivers as Cold Wave Hits Below -5°C, Disrupting Daily Life

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:18am on 04 Jan 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment

A severe cold wave has blanketed northern India, with temperatures plummeting below -5°C in Indian-administered Kashmir. Dense fog engulfs regions, disrupting flights and train services, impacting daily commuting. Famous landmarks like Dal Lake freeze partially, affecting boat transport. Water pipelines freeze, hindering access to daily necessities. Delhi experiences temperatures as low as 7°C, particularly affecting the homeless. The cold snap disrupts train schedules, causing chaos for millions of passengers dependent on the Indian Railways. Health concerns arise, exacerbated by Delhi's winter pollution. The weather department advises caution, urging people to use fog lights and limit outdoor activities during the persistent cold wave.

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