North India Shivers: Dense Fog, Cold Wave Alert Issued by IMD; Hisar at 2.5°C

• IMD warns of dense to very dense fog across North and Northwest India for coming days.
• Hisar, Haryana, recorded the season's lowest minimum temperature at 2.5 degrees Celsius.
• Cold wave conditions expected in Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh; cold day in UP, Uttarakhand.
• Fog alerts issued for Himachal, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, UP, MP, Arunachal, NE states, and Odisha.
• A fresh Western Disturbance from Dec 30 to Jan 2 will bring rain/snow to Himalayan regions and plains.

Why It Matters: North India faces severe cold wave and dense fog, with Hisar recording the season's lowest temperature.