Cold Wave Grips North India; Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana

• IMD issues cold wave alert for Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, and parts of Rajasthan, with temperatures well below average.
• Dense to very dense fog conditions are predicted for Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi until January 16.
• A 'yellow' weather alert is in effect for Delhi-NCR due to reduced visibility, impacting traffic and flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
• Western India remains cold and dry with isolated morning fog, while Central India expects mild weather with scattered fog.
• Southern India experiences stable, dry conditions with mild temperatures; Eastern and Northeastern India forecast cool weather with morning mist/fog.

Why It Matters: North India faces severe cold wave and dense fog, while other regions experience varied winter conditions.