Severe Cold Wave in Punjab and Fear of Pneumonia

January 15, 2026

Bone-chilling cold is prevailing across North India, including Punjab. The plains of Punjab have become colder than the hills. The minimum temperature in seven districts of Punjab has dropped below 3 degrees Celsius. In Bathinda, the temperature reached near zero, at 0.6 degrees Celsius. In comparison, the temperature in Shimla was recorded at 5.4 degrees, in Mussoorie at 3.4 degrees, and in Jammu also at 3.4 degrees.

This means that Punjab is currently experiencing colder temperatures than Shimla, Mussoorie, and Jammu. Life has been severely affected due to the intense cold. Adding to the misery, the cold is currently dry; there is no rain. Cases of cough and cold are increasing. A red alert has also been issued due to the cold wave.

Doctors say that there is a high risk of pneumonia in this weather. Elderly people should avoid going out in such weather. There is no possibility of relief from the cold in the next two to three days. Dense fog is affecting daily life in this biting cold. Fewer crowds are seen in markets and public places. The cold wave has been so intense this time that all previous records are being broken. On Sunday, dense fog covered most districts of Punjab, and it continued for the next two days. Even if the sun was visible somewhere, its warmth seemed ineffective against the cold.