North India Braces for Harsh Winter: Dense Fog, Cold Wave Predicted from Jan 5

• IMD forecasts severe cold conditions, dense fog, and cold day conditions across North India from January 5.
• Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh to face the harshest impact.
• Cold wave warning issued for Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi; temperatures to remain significantly below normal.
• Dense to very dense fog expected in Delhi, Punjab, and western UP, causing low visibility and travel disruptions.
• Air quality in cities like Delhi and Lucknow may remain in the 'Very Poor' category due to unfavorable weather.

Why It Matters: North India faces severe cold, dense fog, and travel disruptions from January 5; precautions advised.