A commuter makes his way on a two-wheeler amid low visibility during a foggy and winter morning, in Jammu, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. (PTI Photo)North India Weather Live News Updates: Air quality in the national capital deteriorated sharply on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 413 entering the ‘hazardous’ category. Dense fog and intense cold conditions persisted for the second consecutive day, further reducing visibility and disrupting normal life. Early morning visuals from Kartavya Path showed Republic Day 2026 rehearsals underway amid thick fog, with extremely low visibility conditions.
Himachal’s Dry Spell: Himachal Pradesh is witnessing its driest December on record, with a 100% rainfall deficit so far. While high altitude areas of Lahaul and Spiti received light snowfall on Sunday, it was insufficient to end the prolonged dry spell. Kukumseri recorded the lowest temperature in the state at minus 2.4 degrees Celsius, while Shimla remained relatively warm at 11 degrees Celsius, nearly five degrees above normal. The meteorological department issued a yellow warning for dense fog in parts of Bilaspur, Una and Mandi districts between December 22 and 25, while dry weather is expected elsewhere in the state.
Snowfall Warning: While snowfall in Kashmir marked the start of ‘Chillai-Kalan’, the region’s harshest winter phase, Srinagar recorded its warmest night of the season at 4 degrees Celsius. In Punjab and Haryana, fog significantly reduced visibility, with Narnaul in Haryana and Gurdaspur in Punjab recording the lowest temperatures in their respective states. The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy snowfall, rain and snowstorms in higher reaches of Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh and northeast Himachal Pradesh till Monday.
Bereft of snowfall during peak winter and the chances of a white Christmas bleak, Himachal Pradesh's Shimla and Manali are looking at carnivals and winter activities to attract tourists.
Normally, tourists throng Shimla and Manali during Christmas and New Year for snowfall, which has eluded these towns for the past three years. This year too, the prospects of snowfall are bleak, with the weather department predicting dry weather. — PTI
Amid fog-related disruptions over the past many days, the Northern Railway's Jammu Division has arranged 'scratch rake' to minimize delays in train operations and to ensure passenger convenience during winter months, an official said on Tuesday.
The significant decision has been taken on the directions of Divisional Railway Manager, Vivek Kumar, the official said.
With this facility, it has been decided to provide a scratch rake or additional rake for Train No. 12414 (Jammu Tawi-Ajmer) and Train No. 22478/22477 (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi-Katra) to compensate for delays in their departure and arrival, the official said. — PTI
Minimum temperatures across West Bengal are set to drop by two to three degree Celsius from Wednesday, the IMD said in its forecast that is expected to bring joy among people planning celebrations during Christmas.
Dry weather will prevail across West Bengal during the next seven days as shallow to moderate fog is likely at one or two places over all the districts of the state till Thursday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
It said that minimum temperatures will fall by two to three degree Celsius over two days from Wednesday across all the districts of the state.
The Met said that the hill tourist town of Darjeeling recorded the state's lowest temperature at 6.2 degree Celsius.
Alipurduar was the coldest place in the state's plains at 10 degree Celsius, it said. — PTI
Cold wave conditions continue in Lucknow as dense fog blankets the city, leading to low visibility and impacting daily activities amid plunging temperatures
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Uttar Pradesh: Cold wave conditions continue in Lucknow as dense fog blankets the city, leading to low visibility and impacting daily activities amid plunging temperatures.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 23, 2025
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Dense fog envelops the national capital reducing visibility to near zero.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Delhi: Dense fog envelops the national capital reducing visibility to near zero. Drone visuals from GT Karnal Road near Kashmiri Gate.#fog #delhiweather #weatherupdate
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 23, 2025
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Dense fog and cold wave sweep the city, reducing visibility on main roads.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Bikaner, Rajasthan: Dense fog and cold wave sweep the city, reducing visibility on main roads.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 23, 2025
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Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded 'hazardous' on Tuesday morning, significantly impairing visibility and affecting residents. The AQI reading soared to 413 at around 8 am.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air quality spiked to 'severe' levels in certain areas of the National Capital Region (NCR). Multiple parts of the city continued to witness alarmingly high pollution levels.
CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) has invoked all actions under GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR.
Delhi Minister Majinder Singh Sirsa on Monday said strict enforcement measures under GRAP-IV have yielded positive results, even as the national capital continues to reel under adverse weather conditions due to a western disturbance.
Addressing a press conference, Sirsa said the weather in Delhi has remained "very bad" over the past few days, prompting the government to impose stringent restrictions.
"For the last four days, restrictions under GRAP-IV have been in place and we have seen good results," he said.
Warning polluting industries, Sirsa said that sealing action has begun against identified violators.
"The polluting factories we have identified will be sealed without any further notice. They have already been given several chances," he said. He added that industries which failed to apply for OCEM by the October 31 deadline would also face immediate sealing.
The minister informed that a massive drive is underway to check vehicular pollution.
A Border Security Force (BSF) constable, who inadvertently crossed into Bangladesh while attempting to foil a cattle smuggling bid along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district, was safely returned to India by Sunday afternoon, officials said on Monday.
The constable, identified as Ved Prakash of the BSF's 174th Battalion, crossed the international boundary early Sunday during an operation against cattle smugglers.
Senior BSF officials clarified that the incident occurred amid dense fog, which severely reduced visibility in the border area during the early morning hours.
According to officials, the constable was part of a routine patrol and operational drill when he got separated from his team while chasing suspected smugglers.
Flight operations have been impacted due to dense fog in Srinagar. IndiGo airlines requested passengers to check flight status before heading to the airport. They said that since the conditions are evolving, some services may experience delays, and a few may need to be cancelled depending on clearance and operational feasibility.
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— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) December 21, 2025
Dense fog in #srinagar continues to affect visibility, impacting flights operating to and from #srinagar As conditions evolve, some services may experience delays, and a few may need to be cancelled depending on clearance and operational feasibility.
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Dense fog is affecting airport operations in Northern India, causing potential disruptions to flight schedules. As a precautionary measure, passengers are advised to stay in touch with their airlines for real-time updates on flight status, according to Jaisalmer Airport.
Meanwhile, flight operations at Delhi Airport are currently running smoothly, according to a recent advisory. The airport authorities wish all passengers a pleasant and hassle-free journey and advise them to stay connected with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates.
On Sunday, IndiGo issued a travel advisory warning passengers about flight disruptions due to dense fog and low visibility at Bangalore and Amritsar. The airline said it is closely monitoring weather conditions and providing full support to ensure safe and smooth travel for its passengers.
Moradabad was shrouded with dense fog early in the morning, as the cold spell intensified. Vehicles and people are advised to take caution while going out. Ayodhya also experienced a severe winter morning with a cold wave and dense fog, reducing visibility, causing disruptions and making travel difficult. A cold wave also gripped Varanasi as a thick blanket of fog formed over the city, drastically hampering visibility, slowing down traffic.
Thick grey haze shrouded Delhi on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 366, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The Air Quality Index (AQI) at seven air quality monitoring stations was 'severe', with Narela logging the highest reading at 418.
Cold wave conditions prevail as dense fog blankets Jabalpur, turning visibility to almost zero.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Madhya Pradesh: Cold wave conditions prevail as dense fog blankets Jabalpur, turning visibility to almost zero.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 22, 2025
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Dense fog and cold wave disrupt normal life across the district, reducing visibility and affecting daily activities.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh: Dense fog and cold wave disrupt normal life across the district, reducing visibility and affecting daily activities.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 22, 2025
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A thick blanket of fog envelops Agra city, severely reducing visibility in the early hours. The iconic Taj Mahal partially hidden behind a curtain of haze as cold weather conditions continue to prevail.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Uttar Pradesh: A thick blanket of fog envelops Agra city, severely reducing visibility in the early hours. The iconic Taj Mahal partially hidden behind a curtain of haze as cold weather conditions continue to prevail.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 22, 2025
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A thick layer of smog engulfs the national capital, reducing visibility and shrouding iconic landmarks, as visuals from Akshardham area show hazy conditions across the city.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Delhi: A thick layer of smog engulfs the national capital, reducing visibility and shrouding iconic landmarks, as visuals from Akshardham area show hazy conditions across the city.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 22, 2025
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Dense fog disrupts air traffic, with several flights delayed at Delhi Airport; visuals show low visibility and flight information display boards reflecting the impact.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Dense fog disrupts air traffic, with several flights delayed at Delhi Airport; visuals show low visibility and flight information display boards reflecting the impact.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 22, 2025
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