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Ahmedabad experiences unusually warm December with minimum temperatures 3.4°C above normal. IMD forecasts similar conditions. Discover the meteorological reasons behind this trend.
Bengaluru shivered on Christmas morning, recording its second coldest winter since 2012. Minimum temperatures plunged to 11.2°C, with a cold spell gripping Karnataka. Read for details and forecast.
After a short-lived respite, severe cold returns to Kashmir as temperatures plummet below freezing. Srinagar records -0.5°C, with Pahalgam at a chilling -4.2°C. Read the full weather forecast.
Punjab and Haryana reel under severe cold wave with temperatures as low as 2.2°C. Dense fog disrupts road, rail, and air travel. IMD predicts continued cold conditions. Read for details and safety tips.
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Indore experiences sharp temperature swings with a low of 8°C. Met warns of colder days ahead as northerly winds and active jet streams bring back the chill. Read for full forecast.
A severe cold wave and fog hit Jharkhand during Christmas celebrations. IMD issues a yellow alert for 12 districts as temperatures plunge by 2-3°C. Stay warm and safe.
Indore recorded a sharp drop in night temperature to 6.4°C, 4 degrees below normal. Cold winds from the north are expected to intensify the chill further from Friday. Stay warm and take precautions.
Pune shivers as December 2025 sees 13 days below 10°C, the highest in a decade. IMD data reveals stark temperature variations across city due to urban heat islands. Read the full forecast.
Bhopal sees a brief respite before temperatures plunge again. MP faces dense fog warnings in multiple districts. Get the latest weather forecast and safety tips for the holiday season.
Panaji sees a slight rise in minimum temperature to 18°C after hitting a seasonal low of 17.1°C. IMD forecasts dry weather and haze for Goa until Dec 29. Read the full forecast.
Kolkata experiences a steady three-week cold spell with minimums between 14-17°C. Met predicts a dip to 13°C by Christmas. Experts explain the weather patterns behind the persistent chill. Read more.
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Indore's minimum temperature jumped from 4.1°C to 8.8°C in three days, reducing morning chill. IMD forecasts this relief to last 2-3 days before colder conditions return. Read the full weather update.
IMD forecasts severe cold wave and dense fog to persist across North India until December 28, disrupting travel and daily life. Get the latest weather updates.
Ludhiana shivers at 7.2°C, lowest in Punjab. IMD issues orange alert for dense fog disrupting travel. Visibility dropped to 50m. Residents brace for cold snap.
Chandigarh IMD forecasts dense fog from Dec 24, impacting visibility & travel. Minimum temp to drop to 6°C. Stay updated on weather conditions.
Panaji recorded its coldest night this season at 17.1°C, the lowest in Goa. IMD forecasts dry weather with morning mist till Dec 27. Residents advised caution for early travel.
Indore's biting cold nights finally see respite as the minimum temperature rises to 7.5°C, breaking a 13-day cold wave. Cloud cover brings relief but keeps days cooler. Get the full weather forecast.
Karnataka faces a severe cold spell with dense fog disrupting travel. Bengaluru records temperatures as low as 8.5°C. Get the latest weather forecast and travel advisories here.
Pune shivered through its coldest morning this winter with temperatures plunging to 8.1°C. IMD attributes the chill to northerly winds and clear skies. Read for details and forecast.
Nashik recorded its coldest night of the season at 6.9°C, triggering an IMD cold wave warning for North Maharashtra. Day temperatures, however, remain above normal. Read for details.
Gurgaon shivered through its coldest night this season as temperatures dropped to 6.4°C. IMD issues a yellow alert for dense fog. Read about the cold day conditions and the forecast.
Nagpur and Gondia shiver as Vidarbha's mercury plunges. Residents adapt to the seasonal chill with cosy routines. Get the latest weather forecast and local insights here.
Mumbai shivered through its coldest night this winter at 14.6°C, the second lowest since 2018. IMD predicts more chilly nights ahead. Get the full weather details.