IMD Warns: Dense Fog, Cold Wave to Grip North India Before New Year 2026

• IMD issues severe warning for dense fog and cold wave conditions across North India, including Delhi-NCR, UP, Punjab, Haryana, and Bihar, until January 1, 2026.
• Northwesterly cold winds and stable atmospheric conditions are causing sharp temperature drops and widespread dense fog, impacting visibility and traffic.
• Cold day conditions are expected in parts of UP, Uttarakhand, and Bihar on December 29, with cold wave alerts for Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh until December 29.
• A new Western Disturbance from December 30 will bring light rain and snowfall to higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, intensifying the cold.
• Residents are advised to take precautions, wear warm clothes, use fog lights, and protect the elderly and children, especially during morning and evening hours.

Why It Matters: North India faces severe cold, dense fog, and potential snowfall until New Year 2026, prompting IMD warnings and calls for precautions.