North India Braces for Prolonged Cold Wave, Dense Fog; Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab Hit Hardest

Life in sub-zero conditions: Despite the extreme cold, Dras remains inhabited, with locals adapted to long, harsh winters through traditional housing, layered clothing and fire-fed stoves. Everyday life in these conditions requires resilience, from managing frozen water supplies to coping with limited mobility outdoors. The low temperatures make basic daily routines a challenge and require specialised clothing and preparation for anyone venturing outdoors.

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CNBC TV18•12-01-2026, 10:04

North India Braces for Prolonged Cold Wave, Dense Fog; Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab Hit Hardest

•North and northwest India to face persistent cold wave and dense fog conditions for several days.
•IMD warns Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand of severe cold wave till Jan 14.
•Dense to very dense fog expected across northwest India and Bihar for five days, impacting travel.
•Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi to see prolonged fog.
•Tamil Nadu experiences unusual January rainfall due to a low-pressure system, with heavy rain alerts for 7 districts.

Why It Matters: North India faces severe cold and dense fog, while Tamil Nadu sees unusual January rainfall.

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