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Due to snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, the effect of cold is increasing in the entire North India. In the last 24 hours, 8 people died due to cold in Uttar Pradesh and 2 people in Bihar.
Dense fog is being seen in 14 states of the country for the second consecutive day. Visibility was recorded zero for 9 hours in Delhi on Saturday.
More than 800 flights were delayed in Delhi on 3 and 4 January. Even on Sunday (5 January) morning, 114 flights could not fly on time. That is, more than 900 flights were affected in 3 days.
There is relief from cold in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh at present. There is a possibility of rain in some districts of Rajasthan on Sunday. At the same time, cold is likely to increase in MP after 2 days. Temperature may drop by 2 to 3 degrees in many districts.
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy snowfall in Kashmir and Chenab Valley. At the same time, there are chances of heavy snowfall in 7 districts of Himachal Pradesh.
Cold in Himachal, but Shimla is the hottest
Despite the cold in Himachal Pradesh, Shimla was the hottest in January in the last 19 years. The highest maximum temperature of 22°C was recorded here on January 3. Earlier, the highest maximum temperature of 21.4°C was recorded in 2006.
An orange alert has been issued for snowfall and rain in Shimla, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Mandi. At the same time, there are chances of rain in the lower areas till January 7. The weather is expected to be clear in the entire state on January 8.
Light fog started to cover Punjab again from Saturday night. Due to fog and cold, holidays in Chandigarh schools have been extended till January 11. During this time, no government or non-government school and college will open. Today, the western disturbance has also become active.
