Coldwave to Grip Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
A Western Disturbance is currently observed as a cyclonic circulation over north Pakistan and its surrounding areas, accompanied by a trough in the middle tropospheric westerlies. Moderate to heavy rain is possible over Tamil Nadu for next 2-3 days Light to moderate rain with one or two heavy spells may occur over the South coast of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and South interior Karnataka. There will be no significant change in minimum temperatures over Northwest and Central India for the next five days. A gradual fall of 2-3°C in minimum temperatures is expected over East India in the next two days, followed by stable conditions. Meanwhile, West India (excluding Gujarat) is likely to experience a gradual rise of 2-3°C in minimum temperatures over the next five days. The severe cold in the northern parts of the country has made people miserable. According to the latest weather conditions, the temperature in many states has gone below zero degrees Celsius. Severe cold wave is prevailing in many parts of Rajasthan. Temperatures below zero degrees Celsius have been recorded in places like Fatehpur (Sikar) and Mount Abu. Severe cold wave continues to prevail in Punjab and Haryana as well. The temperature has fallen considerably in many cities, leading to frost in many places.Cold continues to wreak havoc in Delhi-NCR as well. The temperature has reached close to zero degrees Celsius in many areas. Severe cold is prevailing in many parts of Madhya Pradesh as well. Minimum temperatures recorded in plains today: Fatehpur, Sikar Agri -1.0 °C Pathankot -0.1°C Ludhiana 6.3°C Hisar 1.7°C Karnal 6.2°C PUSA 9.9°C Shamli 4.7°C Gazipur 8.2°C Jabalpur 6.0°C Ashoknagar 2.6°C