IMD Issues Cold Wave Alert: Fog, Rain & Bangladesh Storm Affect India

• IMD issued a cold wave alert for Punjab, West Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Central Maharashtra, North Interior Karnataka, and Telangana from December 10-12.
• Dense fog is forecast for Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Manipur, potentially disrupting road and rail traffic.
• Light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on December 10th.
• Unpredictable weather across India is attributed to an upper-air cyclonic circulation, western disturbances, and strong westerly winds.
• Minimum temperatures are expected to drop in Northwest India and Maharashtra over the coming days.

Why It Matters: Widespread severe weather, cold, and fog will disrupt daily life and travel across India.