North India is experiencing a sharp rise in winter conditions after snowfall in the Himalayan states. The cold has intensified across the plains, especially in Madhya Pradesh, where two people have died due to cold-related conditions in the last two days. On Friday, a cold wave swept through seven districts, including Bhopal and Indore. For the first time this season, Pachmarhi recorded a minimum temperature of 5.8°C, while visibility dropped to 500 meters in Narmadapuram due to dense fog. 4 pictures of Uttarakhand In Rajasthan, north-westerly winds have triggered widespread fog and smog. Daytime sunlight has weakened, and minimum temperatures have risen by 1 degree, moving from single to double digits in several cities. Meteorologists predict no significant drop in temperature for the next two weeks. In Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, plunging temperatures caused Sheshnetra Lake to freeze. On Thursday, Badrinath Dham witnessed its first snowfall of November, covering the entire temple complex in a blanket of snow. Temperatures in the region have fallen to –6°C. Meanwhile, a new climate study indicates that India’s average temperature has risen by 0.9°C over the past decade (2015–2024). The report highlights an increase in heatwave frequency and a rise of 5–10 hot days every decade. It also shows that since the 1950s, the hottest days of the year in Western and North-Eastern India have increased by 1.5–2°C. The findings come from a collaborative study by climate experts from India, Norway, and Nepal. Weather conditions in the states Rajasthan: Smog in Rajasthan weakens sunlight Amidst the intense cold in Rajasthan, smog has begun drifting in with north-westerly winds. Its effect was mild in several cities, including Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Alwar, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Jaipur, causing sunlight to remain weaker than on other days. Read More Madhya Pradesh: Cold wave alert issued for seven districts Due to continuous snowfall in the hill states, Madhya Pradesh has been experiencing severe cold for the past 15 days. In the last 24 hours, a cold wave swept through seven districts, including Bhopal and Indore. Read More Post navigation 100 villagers still missing from martyr ASI’s village:Homes in Gadra, Rewa remain locked; villagers in fear, unsure who survived or perished in the incident Private school teachers received govt salaries for 23 years:Education Dept investigation found officials guilty; ₹15 crore recovery ordered from teachers and implicated authorities
