IMD Warns of Severe Cold, Dense Fog Across North India; Schools Closed Amidst Plunging Mercury

• The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning for severe cold and dense fog across North India.
• Regions including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi-NCR, and UP are expected to be covered by a blanket of dense fog.
• Daytime temperatures are below normal due to a dense fog layer preventing direct sunlight, leading to 'cold day' conditions.
• Schools in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, and Noida have extended closures due to the continuous cold wave.
• Temperatures dropped significantly, with Narnaul (Haryana) at 3°C and Bathinda/Faridkot (Punjab) at 4.5°C.

Why It Matters: North India braces for intense cold and dense fog as IMD issues severe weather warnings and school closures.