Pune Shivers: Single-Digit Cold Persists, IMD Forecasts Chilly Monday

• Pune is experiencing a cold wave with single-digit minimum temperatures, expected to continue on Monday with a low of around 9°C.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes the chill to reduced moisture, clear skies, and absence of cloud cover.
• A Western Disturbance is active in northern regions, with a new weak one expected on Dec 17, potentially bringing light rain/snow to the Western Himalayas.
• Cold wave conditions are forecast for Telangana and interior Karnataka (Dec 15-16), with severe cold wave in north interior Karnataka (Dec 15).
• Dense fog warnings issued for Uttar Pradesh, Northeast India, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and northeast Madhya Pradesh over the coming days.

Why It Matters: Persistent cold in Pune affects daily life and requires precautions.