Due to snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, severe cold is prevailing in entire North India. The Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave alert in 9 states including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan on Wednesday.
Avalanche also occurred in Ooty hill station of Tamil Nadu. The temperature here has been recorded at 0ºC. Due to this, there is a situation of frost in areas like Kanthal and Thalaikuntha.
Dense fog was recorded in 17 states of the country. Zero visibility was recorded at some places in Delhi on Wednesday morning. Due to this, many flights and trains were delayed.
29 people have died due to cold in Uttar Pradesh in the last 72 hours. 4 people died in the last 24 hours. There is a cold day alert in 16 districts here. After 2 days, rain and hail may also fall in many districts.
Temperature was recorded below 10 degrees in 35 cities of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The temperature in Nagaur, Rajasthan reached 2.5 degrees.
Due to snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, several feet of snow has accumulated on the roads. Srinagar-Leh Road, Mughal Road, Semthan-Kishtwar Road are closed due to snowfall.
