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IMD Issues Rainfall, Fog And Cold Wave Alert In Several Regions In India
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), issued rain alert in few states, till February 5. West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Manipur, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are to recieve moderate to light rainfall from January 31 to February 5. Besides, decreased temperature, cold waves and snowfall are expected in North India and Himalayan region, respectively till February 4. The weather forecast came amid the Western disturbance and… read-more
Tags: Indian Meteorological Department, snowfall, Winter Cold Wave, fog, Indian States, Himalaya
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IMD Issues Cold Wave Alert For Maharashtra
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued cold wave alert for Maharashtra, till January 27. Notably, the state witnessed second coldest morning below 16° Celsius. Furthermore, in Madhya Maharashtra, Nasik witnessed the lowest temperature of 6.3° Celsius. The fall in temperature is expected till Thursday, January 27. Notably, on January 10, Maharashtra reported its first coldest morning, which was below 10° Celsius.
Tags: Indian Meteorological Department, Winter Cold Wave, Maharashtra , Nasik, low temperatures
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Delhi AQI At 369, Slips To 'Very Poor' Category: CPCB
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) once again slipped to "very poor category," on December 21. The Central Pollution Control Board confirmed the AQI at 369, from the previous 319. In addition, the IMD also issued alert and said the situation will be worsening in the coming days. "The air quality is likely to deteriorate and remain in upper end of Very Poor category but improve after December 26," said IMD.
Tags: Delhi, AQI, Central pollution control board, IMD, Winter Cold Wave
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Kashmir Witnesses Extreme Cold Wave; Srinagar Records -2.4 Degrees Celsius
Kashmir witnessed an extreme cold wave as the minimum temperature hit below the freezing point. Srinagar recorded minus 2.4 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam recorded minus 4.1 degrees Celsius on December 3. Furthermore, Gulmarg's temperature was minus 1 degrees Celsius, where as the mercury in Kupwara recorded minus 2.8 degrees Celsius. The officials stated that a weak Western Disturbance is likely to hit Kashmir towards the weekend.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Winter Cold Wave, cold
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IMD Advises To Avoid Alcohol As "Severe" Cold Expected In North India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has suggested the residents in northern India to avoid the consumption of alcohol for a few days. It gave the advisory after alerting that the region can experience 'Cold Wave to Severe Cold Wave' conditions in coming days. "Don't drink alcohol. It reduces your body temperature," stated the IMD. Besides, it has also said that intake of vitamin-C… read-more
Tags: Winter, Winter Cold Wave, North India, IMD
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