Dual Disaster: IMD Warns of Cold Wave Punjab to Bihar, Storms in South

• IMD warns of intensifying cold wave conditions across North and Central India, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha (Dec 9-12), Punjab (Dec 10-12), and later Haryana, Delhi, and parts of Maharashtra (Dec 11-12).
• Dense fog is forecast for Assam, Manipur (Dec 9-13 mornings), and Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Odisha (Dec 9-10), potentially disrupting road and rail traffic.
• Southern India and island regions, particularly Andaman and Nicobar, face thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds (30-40 km/h) from Dec 9-10, with marine weather alerts for fishermen.
• Temperatures in Northwest India plains are expected to drop by 2°C over the next two days, with varying temperature trends across other regions.
• The cold wave carries health implications for the elderly, children, and outdoor workers, and may also affect agricultural crops.

Why It Matters: Severe weather warnings across India affect health, travel, and crops.