Northern India is set to remain under the grip of a punishing cold wave tomorrow, January 12, with temperatures in some regions likely to plummet to as low as two degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for several states, warning that the combination of “severe cold wave” conditions and “dense to very dense fog” will continue to disrupt daily life across the northwest.
BITING COLD AND BLINDING FOG
According to the latest IMD bulletin, severe cold wave conditions are very likely to persist in many pockets of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh on January 12. Delhi is expected to record a minimum temperature between two and four degrees Celsius. Devendra Tripathi, founder of Mausam Tak and weather vlogger for Kisan Tak, noted the geographical reach of this weather system.
He said, “The cold wave of the north is reaching Kutch of Gujarat, Punjab in the west, and Rajasthan. In Kutch, there is a biting cold in many places, and we can see the same cold in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar as well.”
Visibility is expected to drop significantly as dense fog blankets Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The IMD warns that this may lead to difficult driving conditions and potential power line tripping. While the north shivers, parts of the south will see a different story.
“There will be clouds in some parts of South India, in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka,” Devendra added, though he clarified that rain is unlikely for central India.
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Looking ahead, global weather patterns are also shifting.
According to Skymet Weather, the current La Nina conditions, which often influence Indian winters, are expected to collapse by early spring 2026. This transition could pave the way for an El Nino return during the monsoon season later this year, potentially impacting rainfall patterns across the subcontinent.
For now, the IMD advises residents in cold-hit areas to wear multiple layers of woollen clothing and avoid outdoor activities to prevent frostbite.
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