IMD Alerts: Dense Fog, Cold Wave, Heavy Rains Grip India

• IMD issued alerts for dense fog and cold wave conditions in parts of UP, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh on December 15.
• Heavy rain is predicted for Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman-Nicobar, and Puducherry from December 15-17.
• Delhi-NCR experienced exceptionally poor visibility due to dense fog and hazardous air quality, prompting an orange alert from IMD.
• Severe cold wave conditions are forecast for north interior Karnataka, Telangana, and interior Karnataka on December 15, with Hyderabad expecting 11-12°C.
• Light to moderate rain is expected in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Arunachal Pradesh between December 15-17.

Why It Matters: Severe weather alerts for fog, cold, and rain could impact your travel and daily plans.