IMD Warns: North India Braces for Severe Cold, Dense Fog Until Jan 1, 2026

• Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of persistent dense fog, cold day, and cold wave in North India until January 1, 2026.
• Visibility issues, flight/train delays, and daily life disruptions are widespread across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
• Hilly areas like Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand expect light to moderate rain/snowfall from December 29 to January 1.
• Plains including Delhi-NCR, UP, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar will face dry, foggy, and severe cold conditions, with no rain expected.
• IMD advises using fog lights, avoiding unnecessary early morning travel, wearing warm clothes, and checking travel status.

Why It Matters: North India faces severe cold and dense fog until Jan 1, 2026; IMD advises caution.