UP Weather: Cold Returns, Orange Alert for Dense Fog, Western Disturbance Nears

• The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for dense to very dense fog across several districts of Uttar Pradesh, expected to intensify in the next 24-48 hours.
• A new Western Disturbance is predicted to affect the Himalayan region on January 16, with its impact also extending to UP.
• Westerly winds have caused a significant drop in temperatures, with the maximum temperature falling by 2.6 degrees Celsius and minimum reaching 8 degrees Celsius in Varanasi.
• Dense fog with zero visibility is expected in Western UP districts like Saharanpur, Bijnor, Rampur, and others on January 15, impacting over 45 districts by January 16.
• Lucknow, Noida, and Ghaziabad will also experience fog, with rain anticipated in Western UP on January 18 and 19.

Why It Matters: Uttar Pradesh faces a severe cold wave with dense fog and dropping temperatures, prompting an IMD Orange Alert.