India Braces for 5-Day Cold Wave, Dense Fog: IMD Warning

• IMD warns of intensifying cold waves and chills across many parts of the country for the next five days.
• Foggy conditions are expected until December 12th, impacting road traffic and transportation, especially during morning and evening hours.
• Cold waves are predicted for Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha on December 8th and 9th.
• Dense fog is likely in Western MP (Dec 8), Odisha (Dec 8-9), Himachal Pradesh (Dec 8-10), and parts of Northeast India (Dec 8-12).
• Andaman and Nicobar Islands may see thunderstorms and strong winds; light rain is expected in J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on Dec 8.

Why It Matters: Cold wave and fog alert impacts travel and health; take precautions.