In a meteorological spectacle, North India is under the influence of Jet Stream Winds, clocking speeds of 130-140 knots at 12.6 km above sea level, resulting in the subsidence of cold air. This phenomenon is amplifying the prevailing cold wave and cold day conditions across the plains, and it is expected to persist for the next 2-3 days.
Punjab and Haryana are set to experience severe cold wave conditions on January 20th, with cold wave conditions persisting on the 21st and 22nd. Himachal Pradesh and north Madhya Pradesh are also poised for cold wave conditions on the 20th, while West Rajasthan expects the same during January 20th-21st. East Rajasthan is forecasted to encounter cold wave conditions on January 20th and 21st, 2024.
Minimum temperatures across the affected regions range between 2-10°C, with isolated areas experiencing temperatures 2-4°C below normal. Bikaner in West Rajasthan and Kanpur in East Uttar Pradesh reported the lowest minimum temperatures at 2.4°C yesterday, highlighting the severity of the ongoing cold wave.
Simultaneously, East and Northeast India are on the radar for a fresh spell of light to moderate rainfall from January 23, 2024. solated light rainfall/snowfall expected in Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. As North India navigates these meteorological intricacies, residents and authorities are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions to address the impacts of the prevailing weather conditions.
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