North India Freezes: Sonmarg Hits -1.5°C Amid Snow, Rain, Fog; IMD Forecasts More Chill

• North India grapples with a severe cold wave; Sonmarg plunges to -1.5°C.
• IMD forecasts more snow, rain, and dense fog for areas from Jammu & Kashmir to Rajasthan.
• Jammu & Kashmir experiences first major snowfall, marking the start of Chillai-Kalan; 11 flights cancelled at Srinagar.
• Himachal Pradesh sees biting cold and snowfall in high-altitude areas like Lahaul-Spiti and Chamba; Shinku La attracts tourists.
• Plains of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh face dense fog and cold day conditions; Delhi records 9.4°C.

Why It Matters: North India battles intense cold, snow, and fog; temperatures plummet, disrupting life and travel.