North India gripped by cold, fog alert till Jan 1; Maharashtra to feel chill

• North India faces severe cold and dense fog, with an alert issued for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana until January 1.
• A Western Disturbance and renewed snowfall in the Himalayan belt from December 30 will intensify cold winds.
• Maharashtra, especially Vidarbha and North Maharashtra, is expected to experience a drop in temperatures within 72 hours due to the North Indian cold wave.
• Dense fog in North India has severely disrupted air, rail, and road travel, affecting flights to Delhi, Amritsar, and Lucknow.
• Citizens are advised caution for travel and health, particularly those with respiratory ailments, due to persistent cold and fog.

Why It Matters: North India's severe cold and fog will impact Maharashtra, disrupting travel and posing health risks.