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The entire North India from Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal, Uttarakhand to UP-Bihar remained suffering from severe cold on Thursday also. After several days, the sunshine brought some relief in the afternoon but in the evening the icy winds increased the chill. At the same time, fog also disrupted rail, air and road traffic. The minimum temperature was recorded at 5.8 degrees Celsius in Delhi and 8 degrees Celsius in Noida.
According to the Meteorological Department, there is no possibility of relief from icy winds for the next three days. At the same time, the fog will continue to wreak havoc for four-five days. According to the Meteorological Department, a drop of two to three degrees in minimum temperature may be recorded in Central and Eastern India for the next three days. There is a possibility of cold wave in Rajasthan from 12 to 14 January. At the same time, icy winds may blow in Haryana and Punjab on January 12 and 13. Visibility reached zero due to dense fog in Agra, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. At the same time, visibility was recorded at 25 meters in Lucknow, while in Varanasi this figure was 50.
Sikar remained the coldest in Rajasthan:
Sikar was the coldest in Rajasthan in the last 24 hours, with the temperature recorded at minus 0.5 degrees Celsius. After this, the temperature in Churu was recorded at 1 degree.
IMD will celebrate 150 years across the country
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which provides weather conditions and forecasts across the country, is going to celebrate 150 years of its establishment from January 15 this year. According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, it is proposed to organize various programs in the country from 15 January 2024 to 15 January 2025 to celebrate 150 years.
IMD is one of the oldest scientific departments in the country, established in 1875. Even its headquarters was built in Kolkata. On July 20, 1928, the headquarters was shifted to Pune and after 1935 the head office was finally shifted to New Delhi which is now the headquarters of IMD.
Speed of trains slowed down due to fog, flight of planes also affected
New Delhi. The havoc of cold and fog is not showing any sign of abating for the passengers. Long distance transport resources are being affected by fog. The speed of trains is slow and aircraft flights are also being affected. On Thursday, more than 150 trains did not operate on their scheduled time and more than 240 aircraft were also forced to take off from the runway with a delay of 15 minutes to 1 hour. The problems of passengers also increased due to continuous delays. However, this time there is some relief from receiving messages on mobile phones from railway and aviation companies.