Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:18am on 24 Jan 2024,Wednesday Weather & Environment
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.
